Acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound, method of preparing same, and copolymer formed therewith

ABSTRACT

A method of preparing an acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound (“compound”) is provided, and comprises reacting (A) a branched organosilicon compound and (B) an acrylate compound in the presence of (C) a catalyst, wherein component (A) has the general formula X—Si(R1)3, where X comprises a halogen-functional moiety and each R1 is selected from R and —OSi(R4)3, with the proviso that at least one R1 is —OSi(R4)3; each R4 is selected from R, —OSi(R5)3, and —[OSiR2]mOSiR3; each R5 is selected from R, —OSi(R6)3, and —[OSiR2]mOSiR3; each R6 is selected from R and —[OSiR2]mOSiR3; each R is an independently selected hydrocarbyl group; and 0≤m≤100; with the proviso that at least one of R4, R5 and R6 is —[OSiR2]mOSiR3. The compound prepared by the method, a copolymer comprising the reaction product of the compound and a second compound, a method of forming the copolymer, and a composition comprising the copolymer are each also provided.

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to and all advantages of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/786,931 filed on 31 Dec. 2018, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to organosilicon compounds and, more specifically, to a method of preparing an acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound, a copolymer prepared therewith, methods of preparing the same, and compositions comprising the same.

DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART

Silicones are polymeric materials used in numerous commercial applications, primarily due to significant advantages they possess over their carbon-based analogues. More precisely called polymerized siloxanes or polysiloxanes, silicones have an inorganic silicon-oxygen backbone chain ( . . . —Si—O—Si—O—Si—O— . . . ) with organic side groups attached to the silicon atoms.

Organic side groups may be used to link two or more of these backbones together. By varying the —Si—O— chain lengths, side groups, and crosslinking, silicones can be synthesized with a wide variety of properties and compositions. They can vary in consistency from liquid to gel to rubber to hard plastic. The most common siloxane is linear polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), a silicone oil. The second largest group of silicone materials is based on silicone resins, which are formed by branched and cage-like oligosiloxanes.

Another group of silicone materials are silicone dendrimers. Dendrimers are polymers that have a highly branched structure which extends radially from a single core. A dendrimer is a repetitively branched molecule, typically symmetric (or near symmetric) around the core, and often adopts a spherical or ellipsoidal three-dimensional morphology. Dendritic polymers can also be described as tree-like macromolecules consisting of unique branch-upon-branch-upon-branch structural organizations or generations.

Dendritic silicones or macromolecules have molecular shapes, sizes, and functionality that provide for many potential end applications. Thus, there remains an opportunity to provide improved branched compounds based on silicon, as well as improved methods of forming such compounds. There also remains an opportunity to provide improved copolymers and improved compositions based on or having such compounds.

BRIEF SUMMARY

A method of preparing an acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound (the “preparation method” is provided. The preparation method comprises reacting (A) a branched organosilicon compound having one halogen-functional moiety and (B) an acrylate compound in the presence of (C) a catalyst to give the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound. The branched organosilicon compound (A) has the following general formula:

where X comprises the halogen-functional moiety; and each R¹ is selected from R and —OSi(R⁴)₃, with the proviso that at least one R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃; where each R⁴ is selected from R, —OSi(R⁵)₃, and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; where each R⁵ is selected from R, —OSi(R⁶)₃, and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; where each R⁶ is selected from R and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; where each R is an independently selected substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group; and where 0≤m≤100; with the proviso that at least one of R⁴, R⁵ and R⁶ is —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃.

An acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound prepared according to the method is also provided.

A copolymer is additionally provided. The copolymer comprises the reaction product of the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound and a second compound reactive with the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound.

A method of preparing the copolymer is further provided, and includes reacting the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound and the second compound reactive with the branched organosilicon compound to give the copolymer.

A composition is also provided. The composition includes at least one of the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound and the copolymer.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

A method of preparing an acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound (the “preparation method”) is disclosed.

The acryloxy-functional organosilicon compound prepared may be utilized in diverse end use applications. For example, the acryloxy-functional organosilicon compound may be utilized as a starting component when preparing copolymers (e.g. silicone-organic hybrid materials), e.g. via copolymerization, grafting, etc. However, the acryloxy-functional organosilicon compound dis not so limited and may be utilized in other compositions and end uses.

The preparation method includes reacting an organosilicon compound and a functional compound in the presence of a hydrosilylation catalyst to give the branched organosilicon compound.

The preparation method comprises reacting (A) a branched organosilicon compound and (B) an acrylate compound in the presence of (C) a catalyst. Reacting the branched organosilicon compound (A) and the acrylate compound (B) generally comprises combining the branched organosilicon compound (A) and the acrylate compound (B) in the presence of the catalyst (C). Said differently, there is generally no proactive step required for the reaction beyond combining the branched organosilicon compound (A) and the acrylate compound (B) in the presence of the catalyst (C).

Branched Organosilicon Compound (A)

The branched organosilicon compound (A) is a branched organosilicon compound having one halogen-functional moiety. Specifically, the branched organosilicon compound (A) has the following formula (1):

where X comprises the halogen-functional moiety; and each R¹ is selected from R and —OSi(R⁴)₃, with the proviso that at least one R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃; where each R⁴ is selected from R, —OSi(R⁵)₃, and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; where each R⁵ is selected from R, —OSi(R⁶)₃, and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; where each R⁶ is selected from R and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; where each R is an independently selected substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group; and where 0≤m≤100; with the proviso that at least one of R⁴, R⁵ and R⁶ is —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃.

Each R is independently selected and may be linear, branched, cyclic, or combinations thereof. Cyclic hydrocarbyl groups encompass aryl groups as well as saturated or non-conjugated cyclic groups. Cyclic hydrocarbyl groups may be monocyclic or polycyclic. Linear and branched hydrocarbyl groups may independently be saturated or unsaturated. One example of a combination of a linear and cyclic hydrocarbyl group is an aralkyl group. By “substituted,” it is meant that one or more hydrogen atoms may be replaced with atoms other than hydrogen (e.g. a halogen atom, such as chlorine, fluorine, bromine, etc.), or a carbon atom within the chain of R may be replaced with an atom other than carbon, i.e., R may include one or more heteroatoms within the chain, such as oxygen, sulfur, nitrogen, etc. Suitable alkyl groups are exemplified by, but not limited to, methyl, ethyl, propyl (e.g., iso-propyl and/or n-propyl), butyl (e.g., isobutyl, n-butyl, tert-butyl, and/or sec-butyl), pentyl (e.g., isopentyl, neopentyl, and/or tert-pentyl), hexyl, as well as branched saturated hydrocarbon groups of 6 carbon atoms. Suitable aryl groups are exemplified by, but not limited to, phenyl, tolyl, xylyl, naphthyl, benzyl, and dimethyl phenyl. Suitable alkenyl groups include vinyl, allyl, propenyl, isopropenyl, butenyl, isobutenyl, pentenyl, heptenyl, hexenyl, and cyclohexenyl groups. Suitable monovalent halogenated hydrocarbon groups include, but are not limited to, a halogenated alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a halogenated aryl group of 6 to 10 carbon atoms. Suitable halogenated alkyl groups are exemplified by, but not limited to, the alkyl groups described above where one or more hydrogen atoms is replaced with a halogen atom, such as F or Cl. For example, fluoromethyl, 2-fluoropropyl, 3,3,3-trifluoropropyl, 4,4,4-trifluorobutyl, 4,4,4,3,3-pentafluorobutyl, 5,5,5,4,4,3,3-heptafluoropentyl, 6,6,6,5,5,4,4,3,3-nonafluorohexyl, and 8,8,8,7,7-pentafluorooctyl, 2,2-difluorocyclopropyl, 2,3-difluorocyclobutyl, 3,4-difluorocyclohexyl, and 3,4-difluoro-5-methylcycloheptyl, chloromethyl, chloropropyl, 2-dichlorocyclopropyl, and 2,3-dichlorocyclopentyl are examples of suitable halogenated alkyl groups. Suitable halogenated aryl groups are exemplified by, but not limited to, the aryl groups described above where one or more hydrogen atoms is replaced with a halogen atom, such as F or Cl. For example, chlorobenzyl and fluorobenzyl are suitable halogenated aryl groups.

In specific embodiments, each R is independently an alkyl group having from 1 to 10, alternatively from 1 to 8, alternatively from 1 to 6, alternatively from 1 to 4, alternatively from 1 to 3, alternatively from 1 to 2, alternatively 1, carbon atom(s).

Each R¹ is selected from R and —OSi(R⁴)₃, with the proviso that at least one R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃. In certain embodiments, at least two of R¹ are —OSi(R⁴)₃. In specific embodiments, all three of R¹ are —OSi(R⁴)₃. When a greater number of R¹ are —OSi(R⁴)₃, the organosilicon compound has a greater level of branching. For example, when each R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃ and the Si—X bond is a silicon-carbon bond, the silicon atom to which each R¹ is bonded is a [T] siloxy unit. Alternatively, when two of R¹ are —OSi(R⁴)₃ and the Si—X bond is a silicon-carbon bond, the silicon atom to which each R¹ is bonded is a [D] siloxy unit.

Each R⁴ is selected from R, —OSi(R⁵)₃, and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃, where 0≤m≤100 as described herein. Depending on a selection of R⁴ and R⁵, further branching can be present in the branched organosilicon compound (A). For example, when each R⁴ is R, then each —OSi(R⁴)₃ moiety is a terminal [M] siloxy unit. Said differently, when each R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃, and when each R⁴ is R, then each R¹ can be written as —OSiR₃, and each R¹ is an [M] siloxy unit. In such embodiments, the branched organosilicon compound (A) includes a [T] siloxy unit (to which X is bonded) capped by three [M] siloxy units. When R⁴ is —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃, R⁴ includes optional [D] siloxy units (i.e., those siloxy units in the moiety indicated by subscript m), and an [M] siloxy unit (represented by —OSiR₃). Thus, for example, when each R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃, and when each R⁴ is —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃, then each R¹ includes a [Q] siloxy unit. In such embodiments, each R¹ is of formula —OSi([OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃)₃. When each m is 0, each R¹ is a [Q] siloxy unit endcapped with three [M] siloxy units. When m is greater than 0, each R¹ includes a linear moiety with a degree of polymerization being attributable to m. This linear moiety, if present, is generally a diorganosiloxane moiety.

Subscript m is from (and including) 0 to 100, alternatively from 0 to 80, alternatively from 0 to 60, alternatively from 0 to 40, alternatively from 0 to 20, alternatively from 0 to 19, alternatively from 0 to 18, alternatively from 0 to 17, alternatively from 0 to 16, alternatively from 0 to 15, alternatively from 0 to 14, alternatively from 0 to 13, alternatively from 0 to 12, alternatively from 0 to 11, alternatively from 0 to 10, alternatively from 0 to 9, alternatively from 0 to 8, alternatively from 0 to 7, alternatively from 0 to 6, alternatively from 0 to 5, alternatively from 0 to 4, alternatively from 0 to 3, alternatively from 0 to 2, alternatively from 0 to 1, alternatively is 0. Typically, each subscript m is 0 such that the branched moiety of the branched organosilicon compound (A) is free from [D] siloxy units.

As set forth above, each R⁴ can also be —OSi(R⁵)₃. In such embodiments, depending a selection of R⁵, further branching can be present in the branched organosilicon compound (A). Each R⁵ is selected from R, —OSi(R⁶)₃, and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; where each R⁶ is selected from R and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; and where m is defined above.

At least one of R⁴, R⁵ and R⁶ is —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃, where m is defined above. When R¹ is of formula —OSi(R⁴)₃, and when R⁴ is of formula —OSi(R⁵)₃, further siloxane bonds and branching is present in the branched organosilicon compound (A). This is further the case when R⁵ is —OSi(R⁶)₃.

In particular, each subsequent R moiety in the branched organosilicon compound (A) can impart a further generation of branching. For example, R¹ can be of formula —OSi(R⁴)₃, R⁴ can be of formula —OSi(R⁵)₃, and R⁵ can be —OSi(R⁶)₃. Thus, depending on a selection of each substituent, further branching attributable to [T] and/or [Q] siloxy units may be present in the branched organosilicon compound (A).

Importantly, each of R, R¹, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ are independently selected. As such, the descriptions above relating to each of these substituents is not meant to mean or imply that each substituent is the same. Any description above relating to R¹ may relate to only one R¹ or any number of R¹ in the branched organosilicon compound (A), and so on.

In addition, different selections of R, R¹, R⁴, R⁵, and R⁶ can result in the same structures. For example, if R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃, and if each R⁴ is —OSi(R⁵)₃, and if each R⁵ is R, then R¹ can be written as —OSi(OSiR₃)₃. Similarly, if R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃, and if each R⁴ is —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃, where m is 0, then R¹ can be written as —OSi(OSiR₃)₃. This results in the same structure for R¹ based on different selections for R⁴. To that end, at least one of R⁴, R⁵ and R⁶ is —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃. However, when m is 0, this proviso can be inherently met through alternative selections. For example, as noted above, if each R⁴ is —OSi(R⁵)₃, and if each R⁵ is R, then R¹ can be written as —OSi(OSiR₃)₃, which is the same as if R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃, and if each R⁴ is —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃, where m is 0. It shall be considered that the proviso is met even if alternative selections can result in the same structures as required in the proviso.

In certain embodiments, each R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃. In specific embodiments in which each R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃, at least one R⁴ is —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃, where m is 0. Because m is 0, the at least one R⁴ is —OSiR₃. This is the same structure as if at least one R⁴ is —OSi(R⁵)₃, and if each R⁵ is R. Both selections result in at least one R⁴ being —OSiR₃. Thus, if at least one R⁴ is —OSi(R⁵)₃, and if each R⁵ is R, it shall also be considered that at least one of R⁴ is —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃, where m is 0.

The same is true for further generations of branching in the branched organosilicon compound (A). For example, just as different selections associated with R⁴ and R⁵ can result in the same structure above, different selections for R⁵ and R⁶ can similarly result in the same structure.

In certain embodiments, each R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃. In specific embodiments in which each R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃, one R⁴ is R in each —OSi(R⁴)₃ such that each R¹ is —OSiR(R⁴)₂. In further specific embodiments, two R⁴ in —OSiR(R⁴)₂ are each —OSi(R⁵)₃ moieties such that the branched organosilicon compound (A) has the following structure:

where each R and R⁵ is independently selected and defined above, and X is as defined herein. In some such embodiments, each R⁵ is R, and each R is methyl.

As noted above, the same structure of the branched organosilicon compound (A) can result from different selections. For example, the same branched organosilicon compound (A) as exemplified above results with the following selections: each R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃, where one R⁴ is R and two of R⁴ are —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃, where m is 0. Thus, in the structure exemplified above, the proviso that at least one of R⁴, R⁵ and R⁶ be —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃ is met regardless of the selections of R⁴ and R⁵ utilized to arrive at the resulting structure.

In particular embodiments, one R¹ is R, and two of R¹ are —OSi(R⁴)₃. In specific embodiments in which two of R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃, one R⁴ is R in each —OSi(R⁴)₃ such that two of R¹ are —OSiR(R⁴)₂. In further specific embodiments, each R⁴ in —OSiR(R⁴)₂ is —OSi(R⁵)₃ such that the branched organosilicon compound (A) has the following structure:

where each R and R⁵ is independently selected and defined above, and X is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, each R⁵ is R, and each R is methyl. In some such embodiments, each R⁵ is R, and each R is methyl.

As noted above, the same structure of the branched organosilicon compound (A) can result from different selections. For example, the same branched organosilicon compound (A) as exemplified above results with the following selections: one R¹ is R; two of R¹ are —OSi(R⁴)₃, where one R⁴ is R and two of R⁴ are —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃, where m is 0, in each —OSi(R⁴)₃. Thus, in the structure exemplified above, the proviso that at least one of R⁴, R⁵ and R⁶ be —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃ is met regardless of the selections of R⁴ and R⁵ utilized to arrive at the resulting structure.

In yet other embodiments, two of R¹ are R, and one R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃. In specific embodiments in which one of R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃, and one R⁴ is R in —OSi(R⁴)₃ such that this specific R¹ is —OSiR(R⁴)₂. In further specific embodiments, each R⁴ in —OSiR(R⁴)₂ is —OSi(R⁵)₃ such that the branched organosilicon compound (A) has the following structure:

where each R and R⁵ is independently selected and defined above, and X is as defined herein. In certain embodiments, each R⁵ is R, and each R is methyl. In some such embodiments, each R⁵ is R, and each R is methyl.

As noted above, the same structure of the branched organosilicon compound (A) can result from different selections. For example, the same branched organosilicon compound (A) as exemplified above results with the following selections: two of R¹ are R; one of R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃, where one R⁴ is R and two of R⁴ are —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃, where m is 0, in —OSi(R⁴)₃. Thus, in the structure exemplified above, the proviso that at least one of R⁴, R⁵ and R⁶ be —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃ is met regardless of the selections of R⁴ and R⁵ utilized to arrive at the resulting structure.

In the exemplary structures set forth above, each R⁵ is R, and each R is methyl. However, further generational branching can be introduced into the branched organosilicon compound (A) when R⁵ is other than R, i.e., when R⁵ is selected from —OSi(R⁶)₃, and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃, where m is defined above; where each R⁶ is selected from R and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃, where m is defined above.

As introduced above, X comprises the halogen-functional moiety. The halogen-functional moiety is not particularly limited, and may be any halogen-functional moiety suitable for preparing the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound in accordance with the method herein. In general, the halogen-functional moiety comprises a halogen atom. The particular halogen atom present in the halogen-functional moiety is not limited, and may be selected from fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), and astatine (At). Typically, the halogen atom is selected from chlorine and bromine. In particular embodiments, the halogen atom is chlorine, such that the halogen-functional moiety X comprises, alternatively is, a chlorine-functional moiety.

Typically, the halogen-functional moiety X comprises alternatively is, an organohalide group, such as an alkyl halide group. General examples of organohalides, and alkyl halides, include the hydrocarbyl groups described above with respect to substituent R, where such hydrocarbyl groups comprise one halogen substitution (e.g. in place of an otherwise carbon-bonded hydrogen atom).

In certain embodiments, the halogen-functional moiety X has the general formula -D-R³, where D is an independently selected divalent group and R³ is a halogen atom. In some such embodiments, R³ is chlorine or bromine. Typically, D is selected from substituted and unsubstituted hydrocarbon groups. In specific embodiments, D comprises, alternatively is, a C₁-C₁₈ hydrocarbon group. In some such embodiments, D comprises, alternatively is, an alkylene group having the general formula —(CH₂)_(n)—, where subscript n is ≥1, such as from 1 to 18, alternatively from 1 to 16, alternatively from 1 to 12, alternatively from 1 to 10, alternatively from 1 to 8, alternatively from 1 to 6, alternatively from 2 to 6. As but one example, in particular embodiments, subscript n is 3 and R³ is chlorine, such that the branched organosilicon compound (A) has the formula:

where each R¹ is independently selected and as defined above.

The branched organosilicon compound (A) may be utilized in any form, such as neat (i.e., absent solvents, carrier vehicles, diluents, etc.), or disposed in a carrier vehicle, such as a solvent or dispersant. The carrier vehicle, if present, may comprise or be an organic solvent (e.g. aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, xylene, etc.; aliphatic hydrocarbons such as heptane, hexane, octane, etc.; halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, chloroform; etc.; ethers such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, etc.), a silicone fluid, an aqueous solvent (e.g. water), or combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the branched organosilicon compound (A) is utilized in the absence of a carrier vehicle. In some such embodiments, the branched organosilicon compound (A) is utilized absent water and carrier vehicles/volatiles reactive with the branched organosilicon compound (A) and/or the acrylate compound (B). For example, in certain embodiments, the method may comprise stripping the branched organosilicon compound (A) of volatiles and/or solvents (e.g. organic solvents, water, etc.). Techniques for stripping the branched organosilicon compound (A) are known in the art, and may include distillation, heating, applying reduced pressure/vacuum, azeotroping with solvents, utilizing molecular sieves, etc., and combinations thereof.

The branched organosilicon compound (A) may be utilized in any amount, which will be selected by one of skill in the art, e.g. dependent upon the particular acrylate compound (B) selected, the reaction parameters employed, the scale of the reaction (e.g. total amounts of component (A) and/or (B) to be reacted and/or the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound to be prepared), etc.

Acrylate Compound (B)

The acrylate compound (B) is not particularly limited, and may be any compound suitable for substituting the halogen-functional moiety X with an acryloxy group (e.g. via a substitution reaction, displacement reaction, alkylation reaction, etc.), as will be understood by one of skill in the art in view of the description herein.

Typically, the acrylate compound (B) comprises an acryloxide anion (e.g. an α, β-unsaturated carboxylate anion), such that the acrylate compound (B) comprises, alternatively is, an acryloxide salt. Such acryloxide salts will generally include a counterion (e.g. a cation, or combination of cations), which may be selected from organic cations (e.g. quaternary ammonium cations, such as imidazolium, pyridinium, and pyrrolidinium cations; sulfonium cations; phosphonium cations; etc.), inorganic cations (e.g. metal cations), and combinations thereof. Specific examples of suitable cations include those of alkali metals (e.g. lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), etc.) and alkaline earth metals (e.g. beryllium (Be), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), barium (Ba), etc.). It will be appreciate that other acrylates may also be utilized, i.e., those that are not salts, such as acrylate esters, acrylic acids, acrylic anhydrides, and combinations thereof. Such other acrylates may be selected based on the selection of a particular catalyst (C), other additives utilized in the method, etc., which will readily understood by those of skill in the art.

In certain embodiments, the acrylate compound (B) has the following general formula:

where M is an alkali metal, and R⁷ is selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl groups and H.

In certain embodiments, R⁷ is H, such that the acrylate compound (B) may be defined generally as an acrylate salt, and more specifically as a metal acrylate. In other embodiments, R⁷ is selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl groups, such as any of those described above with respect to substituent R. In some such embodiments, R⁷ is an alkyl group, such that the acrylate compound (B) may be defined generally as an alkylacrylate salt, and more specifically as a metal alkylacrylate. In specific embodiments, R⁷ is methyl, such that the acrylate compound (B) may be defined generally as a methacrylate salt, and more specifically as a metal methacrylate.

Alkali metal M is may be any alkali metal. However, it is to be appreciated that more than one alkali metal may be utilized, such that the acrylate compound (B) is a mixed salt. Typically, M is selected from lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), and combinations thereof. In some embodiments, M comprises, alternatively is, sodium. In certain embodiments, M comprises, alternatively is, potassium.

Specific examples of compounds suitable for use as the acrylate compound (B) generally include sodium (meth)acrylate, potassium (meth)acrylate, sodium acrylate, potassium acrylate, and combinations thereof. In certain embodiments, the acrylate compound (B) comprises, alternatively is, sodium (meth)acrylate, potassium (meth)acrylate, sodium acrylate, and/or potassium acrylate.

The acrylate compound (B) may be utilized in any form, such as neat (i.e., absent solvents, carrier vehicles, diluents, etc.), or disposed in a carrier vehicle, such as a solvent or dispersant. The carrier vehicle, if present, may comprise or be an organic solvent (e.g. aromatic hydrocarbons such as benzene, toluene, xylene, etc.; aliphatic hydrocarbons such as heptane, hexane, octane, etc.; halogenated hydrocarbons such as dichloromethane, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, chloroform; etc.; ethers such as diethyl ether, tetrahydrofuran, etc.), a silicone fluid, or combinations thereof. Typically, the carrier vehicle comprises higher-boiling solvents, such as dimethylformamide (DMF), butyl acetate, propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PGMEA), etc.

In certain embodiments, the acrylate compound (B) is utilized in the absence of a carrier vehicle. In some such embodiments, the acrylate compound (B) is utilized absent water and carrier vehicles/volatiles reactive with the branched organosilicon compound (A) and/or the acrylate compound (B). For example, in certain embodiments, the method may comprise stripping the acrylate compound (B) of volatiles and/or solvents (e.g. organic solvents, water, etc.). Techniques for stripping the branched acrylate compound (B) are known in the art, and may include distillation, heating, applying reduced pressure/vacuum, azeotroping with solvents, utilizing molecular sieves, etc., and combinations thereof.

In certain embodiments, the method comprises utilizing more than one acrylate compound (B), such as 2, 3, 4, or more acrylate compounds (B). In such embodiments, each acrylate compound (B) is independently selected, and may be the same or different from any other acrylate compound (B).

Methods of preparing compounds suitable for use in, or as, the acrylate compound (B) are well known in the art, and many of the compounds listed herein are commercially available from various suppliers. As such, the acrylate compound (B) may be prepared as part of the method, or otherwise obtained (i.e., as a prepared compound). Preparations of the acrylate compound (B) (e.g. by mixing an appropriate acrylic acid with a metal hydroxide and precipitating the salt thereby formed) are typically formed prior to the reaction of components (A) and (B), rather than in situ (i.e., during the reaction of components (A) and (B)). However, where the preparation of the acrylate compound (B) is compatible with the reaction mixture described below, as will be readily determined by one of skill in the art, the acrylate compound (B) may be performed in situ.

The acrylate compound (B) may be utilized in any amount, which will be selected by one of skill in the art, e.g. dependent upon the particular branched organosilicon compound (A) and/or acrylate compound (B) selected, the reaction parameters employed, the scale of the reaction (e.g. total amounts of component (A) and/or (B) to be reacted and/or the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound to be prepared), etc.

The relative amounts of the branched organosilicon compound (A) and the acrylate compound (B) utilized may vary, e.g. based upon the particular branched organosilicon compound (A) selected, the particular the acrylate compound (B) selected, the reaction parameters employed, etc. As will be understood by those of skill in the art in view of the description herein, the reaction of the branched organosilicon compound (A) and the acrylate compound (B) to prepare the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound occurs at a theoretical maximum molar ratio of 1:1 (A):(B). However, an excess of the one of the components is typically utilized to fully consume one of compounds (A) or (B), e.g. to simplify purification of the reaction product formed, etc. For example, in certain embodiments, compound (B) is utilized in relative excess to maximize a conversion rate of the branched organosilicon compound (A) to the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound.

In certain embodiments, the branched organosilicon compound (A) and the acrylate compound (B) are reacted in a molar ratio of from 0.1 to 20 (A):(B). For example, in certain embodiments, the branched organosilicon compound (A) and the acrylate compound (B) are reacted in a molar ratio of from 1:1 to 1:10, such as from 1:1.1 to 1:10, alternatively of from 1:1.5 to 1:10, alternatively of from 1:2 to 1:10, alternatively of from 1:2.5 to 1:10, alternatively of from 1:3 to 1:10, alternatively of from 1:4 to 1:10, alternatively of from 1:5 to 1:10, alternatively of from 1:6 to 1:10, (A):(B). In some embodiments, the branched organosilicon compound (A) and the acrylate compound (B) are reacted in a molar ratio of from 1:1 to 10:1, such as from 1.1:1 to 10:1, alternatively of from 1.5:1 to 5:1, alternatively of from 2:1 to 5:1 (A):(B). It will be appreciated that ratios outside of these ranges may be utilized as well. For example, in certain embodiments, the acrylate compound (B) is utilized in a gross excess (e.g. in an amount of ≥10, alternatively ≥15, alternatively ≥20, times the molar amount of the branched organosilicon compound (A)).

Catalyst (C)

The catalyst (C) is not particularly limited, and may by any compound suitable for facilitating the substitution of the acryloxy group of the acrylate compound (B) into the halogen-functional moiety X of branched organosilicon compound (A) (e.g. via a substitution reaction, displacement reaction, alkylation reaction, etc.), as will be understood by one of skill in the art in view of the description herein.

In certain embodiments, the catalyst (C) comprises, alternatively is, an iodide catalyst (i.e., a compound comprising a monoanionic iodine atom). Such catalysts, which are also known as iodide compounds, are well known in the art and include salts comprising an iodide anion and a counterion (e.g. a cation, or combination of cations), which may be selected from organic cations (e.g. quaternary ammonium cations, such as imidazolium, pyridinium, and pyrrolidinium cations; sulfonium cations; phosphonium cations; etc.), inorganic cations (e.g. metal cations), and combinations thereof. Specific examples of suitable cations include those of alkali metals (e.g. lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), etc.) and alkaline earth metals (e.g. beryllium (Be), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), barium (Ba), etc.). It will be appreciate that other cations may also be utilized in place of, or in addition to, any of those exemplified herein. In particular embodiments, the catalyst (C) comprises, alternatively is, sodium iodide. In certain embodiments, the catalyst (C) comprises, alternatively is, potassium iodide.

In certain embodiments, the catalyst (C) comprises an acrylate activation compound, i.e., a compound that increases the reactivity of the acrylate compound (B). Examples of activation compounds generally include those capable of solvating and/or coordinating the cationic counterion of an acryloxide salt, such as any of those described above with respect to the acrylate compound (B) (e.g. alkali metal M). Such compounds include polar aprotic Brønsted bases, such as tertiary amines, tertiary amides (e.g. substituted ureas of general formula R′₂NC(O)NR′₂, where each R′ is an independently selected hydrocarbon group, N,N′-disubstituted cyclic ureas, etc.), organosubstituted phosphoramides (e.g. phosphoric tris(diorgano)amides of general formula OP(NR″₂)₃, where each R″ is an independently selected hydrocarbon group, etc.), and the like, as well as derivatives, modifications, and combinations thereof.

For example, in certain embodiments, the catalyst (C) comprises a tertiary amide. In some such embodiments, the catalyst (C) comprises, alternatively is, a N,N′-disubstituted urea such as N,N′-dimethylpropylene urea (DMPU), N,N′-dimethylethyleneurea (DMEU), tetramethyl urea (TMU), tetraethyl urea (TEU), etc. In specific embodiments, the catalyst (C) comprises, alternatively is, a N,N′-disubstituted cyclic urea such as DMPU, DMEU, and the like, or combinations thereof. In other embodiments, the catalyst (C) comprises a phosphoramide, such as a hexaalkylphosphoramide (e.g. hexamethylphosphoramide (HMPU), etc.), a cyclic phosphoramide (e.g. tripyrrolidinophosphine oxide, etc.), etc. In some such embodiments, the catalyst (C) comprises, alternatively is, HMPU.

In particular embodiments, the catalyst (C) comprises a phase-transfer compound. Phase-transfer compounds, which are also known as phase-transfer catalysts, are compounds which facilitate inter-phase migration of a reaction components (e.g. from an aqueous phase to an organic phase, from an organic phase to an aqueous phase, from a silicone phase to an aqueous phase, etc.). As such, phase-transfer compounds are typically selected based on the particular reaction conditions employed, such as whether a heterogeneous or homogeneous condition is selected, the particular carrier vehicles utilized, if any, the solubility and miscibility of reaction components, etc.

Examples of phase transfer compounds/catalysts include tetraalkyl ammonium and/or phosphonium salts, such as tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBA-Br), methyltributylammonium chloride, benzyltriethylammonium chloride, methyltricaprylammonium chloride, methyltributylammonium chloride, methyltrioctylammonium chloride, tetrabutylphosphonium bromide, hexadecyltributylphosphonium bromide, and the like, as well as derivatives, modifications, and combinations thereof.

In certain embodiments, the method comprises utilizing more than one catalyst (C), such as 2 different catalysts (C). In such embodiments, each catalyst (C) is independently selected, and may be the same or different from any other catalyst (C) being utilized. For example, in some embodiments, the catalyst (C) is a combination of sodium iodide and potassium iodide (i.e., is a mixed-salt catalyst). In certain embodiments, the catalyst (C) comprises at least one iodide compound, cyclic urea, or phosphoramide, and at least one phase-transfer compound. For example, in some such embodiments, the catalyst (C) comprises at least one of N,N′-dimethylpropylene urea (DMPU), hexamethylphosphoramide (HMPA), and N,N′-dimethylethyleneurea (DMEU), and also tetrabutylammonium bromide.

Methods of preparing compounds suitable for use in, or as, catalyst (C) are well known in the art, and many of the compounds listed herein are commercially available from various suppliers. As such, the catalyst (C) may be prepared as part of the method, or otherwise obtained (i.e., as a prepared compound).

The catalyst (C) may be utilized in any form, such as neat (i.e., absent solvents, carrier vehicles, diluents, etc.), or disposed in a carrier vehicle, such as a solvent or dispersant (e.g. such as any of those listed above with respect to the branched organosilicon compound (A)). In some embodiments, the catalyst (C) is utilized in the absence of water and carrier vehicles/volatiles reactive with the branched organosilicon compound (A), the acrylate compound (B), and/or the catalyst (C) itself (i.e., until combined with components (A) and (B). For example, in certain embodiments, the method may comprise stripping the catalyst (C) of volatiles and/or solvents (e.g. water, organic solvents, etc.). Techniques for stripping the catalyst (C) are known in the art, and may include heating, drying, applying reduced pressure/vacuum, azeotroping with solvents, utilizing molecular sieves, etc., and combinations thereof.

The catalyst (C) may be utilized in any amount, which will be selected by one of skill in the art, e.g. dependent upon the particular catalyst (C) selected, the reaction parameters employed, the scale of the reaction (e.g. total amounts of components (A) and (B)), etc. The molar ratio of the catalyst (C) to components (A) and/or (B) utilized in the reaction may influence the rate and/or amount of the reaction of components (A) and (B) to prepare the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound therewith. Thus, the amount of the catalyst (C) as compared to components (A) and/or (B), as well as the molar ratios therebetween, may vary. Typically, these relative amounts and the molar ratio are selected to maximize coupling of components (A) and (B) to prepare the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound (e.g. for increased economic efficiency of the reaction, increased ease of purification of the reaction product formed, etc.).

In certain embodiments, the catalyst (C) is utilized in the reaction in an amount of from 0.001 to 15 mol % based on the total amount of component (A) utilized. For example, the catalyst (C) may be used in an amount of from 0.01 to 15, alternatively of from 0.01 to 12, alternatively of from 0.01 to 10, alternatively of from 0.1 to 10, alternatively of from 0.1 to 5, mol % based on the total amount of component (A) utilized.

In particular embodiments, the catalyst (C) is utilized in the reaction in an amount of from 0.001 to 15 mol % based on the total amount of component (B) utilized. For example, the catalyst (C) may be used in an amount of from 0.01 to 15, alternatively of from 0.01 to 12, alternatively of from 0.01 to 10, alternatively of from 0.1 to 10, alternatively of from 0.1 to 5, mol % based on the total amount of component (B) utilized.

In certain embodiments, the branched organosilicon compound (A) and the acrylate compound (B) are reacted in the presence of (D) a polymerization inhibitor. The polymerization inhibitor is not limited, and may comprise, alternatively may be, a radical scavenger, an antioxidant, a light stabilizer, a UV-absorber, or the like, or a combination thereof. Such compounds are known in the art, and generally are, or include, a chemical compound or moiety capable of interacting with a free radical to render the free radical inactive, e.g. via elimination the free radical through the formation of a covalent bond therewith. The polymerization inhibitor (D) may also, or alternatively, be a polymerization retardant, i.e., a compound that reduces the rate of initiation and/or propagation of a radical polymerization. For example, in some embodiments, the polymerization inhibitor (D) comprises, alternatively is, oxygen gas. In general, the polymerization inhibitor (D) is utilized to prevent and/or suppress the formation of byproducts that may be formed via radical polymerization of the acrylate compound (B) and/or the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound.

The polymerization inhibitor (D) is not limited, and may comprise, alternatively may be, a phenolic compound, a quinone or hydroquinone compound, an N-oxyl compound, a phenothiazine compound, a hindered amine compound, or a combination thereof.

Examples of phenolic compounds include phenol, alkylphenols, aminophenols (e.g. p-aminophenol), nitrosophenols, and alkoxyphenols. Specific examples of such phenol compounds include o-, m- and p-cresol(methylphenol), 2-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, 6-tert-butyl-2,4-dimethylphenol, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol, 2-tert-butylphenol, 4-tert-butylphenol, 2,4-di-tert-butylphenol, 2-methyl-4-tert-butylphenol, 4-tert-butyl-2,6-dimethylphenol or 2,2′-methylenebis(6-tert-butyl-4-methylphenol), 4,4′-oxybiphenyl, 3,4-methylenedioxydiphenol (sesamol), 3,4-dimethylphenol, pyrocatechol (1,2-dihydroxybenzene), 2-(1′-methylcyclohex-1′-yl)-4,6-dimethylphenol, 2- or 4-(1′-phenyleth-1′-yl)phenol, 2-tert-butyl-6-methylphenol, 2,4,6-tris-tert-butylphenol, 2,6-di-tert-butylphenol, nonylphenol, octylphenol, 2,6-dimethylphenol, bisphenol A, bisphenol B, bisphenol C, bisphenol F, bisphenol S, 3,3′,5,5′-tetrabromobisphenol A, 2,6-di-tert-butyl-p-cresol, methyl 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzoate, 4-tert-butylpyrocatechol, 2-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, 2-methoxy-4-methylphenol, 2,3,6-trimethylphenol, 2,4,5-trimethylphenol, 2,4,6-trimethylphenol, 2-isopropylphenol, 4-isopropylphenol, 6-isopropyl-m-cresol, n-octadecyl p-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate, 1,1,3-tris(2-methyl-4-hydroxy-5-tert-butylphenyl)butane, 1,3,5-trimethyl-2,4,6-tris-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)benzene, 1,3,5,-tris(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxybenzyl)isocyanurate, 1,3,5-tris(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionyloxyethyl isocyanurate, 1,3,5-tris(2,6-dimethyl-3-hydroxy-4-tert-butylbenzyl)isocyanurate or pentaerythrityl tetrakis[p-(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate], 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-dimethylaminomethylphenol, 6-sec-butyl-2,4-dinitrophenol, octadecyl 3-(3′,5′-di-tert-butyl-4′-hydroxyphenyl)propionate, hexadecyl 3-(3′,5′-di-tert-butyl-4′-hydroxyphenyl)propionate, octyl 3-(3′,5′-di-tert-butyl-4′-hydroxyphenyl)propionate, 3-thia-1,5-pentanediol bis[(3′,5′-di-tert-butyl-4′-hydroxyphenyl)propionate], 4,8-dioxa-1,11-undecanediol bis[(3′,5′-di-tert-butyl-4′-hydroxyphenyl)propionate], 4,8-dioxa-1,11-undecanediol bis[(3′-tert-butyl-4′-hydroxy-5′-methylphenyl)propionate], 1,9-nonanediol bis[(3′,5′-di-tert-butyl-4′-hydroxyphenyl)propionate], 1,7-heptanediaminebis[3-(3′,5′-di-tert-butyl-4′-hydroxyphenyl)propionamide], 1,1-methanediaminebis[3-(3′,5′-di-tert-butyl-4′-hydroxyphenyl)propionamide], 3-(3′,5′-di-tert-butyl-4′-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid hydrazide, 3-(3′,5′-dimethyl-4′-hydroxyphenyl)propionic acid hydrazide, bis(3-tert-butyl-5-ethyl-2-hydroxyphen-1-yl)methane, bis(3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyphen-1-yl)methane, bis[3-(1′-methylcyclohex-1′-yl)-5-methyl-2-hydroxyphen-1-yl]methane, bis(3-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-5-methylphen-1-yl)methane, 1,1-bis(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-2-methylphen-1-yl)ethane, bis(5-tert-butyl-4-hydroxy-2-methylphen-1-yl) sulfide, bis(3-tert-butyl-2-hydroxy-5-methylphen-1-yl) sulfide, 1,1-bis(3,4-dimethyl-2-hydroxyphen-1-yl)-2-methylpropane, 1,1-bis(5-tert-butyl-3-methyl-2-hydroxyphen-1-yl)butane, 1,3,5-tris-[1′-(3Δ,5″-di-tert-butyl-4″-hydroxyphen-1″-yl)meth-1′-yl]-2,4,6-trimethylbenzene, 1,1,4-tris(5′-tert-butyl-4′-hydroxy-2′-methylphen-1′-yl)butane and tert-butyleatechol, p-nitrosophenol, p-nitroso-o-cresol, methoxyphenol (guajacol, pyrocatechol monomethyl ether), 2-ethoxyphenol, 2-isopropoxyphenol, 4-methoxyphenol (hydroquinone monomethyl ether), mono- or di-tert-butyl-4-methoxyphenol, 3,5-di-tert-butyl-4-hydroxyanisole, 3-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzyl alcohol, 2,5-dimethoxy-4-hydroxybenzyl alcohol (syringa alcohol), 4-hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde (vanillin), 4-hydroxy-3-ethoxybenzaldehyde (ethylvanillin), 3-hydroxy-4-methoxybenzaldehyde (isovanillin), 1-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)ethanone (acetovanillone), eugenol, dihydroeugenol, isoeugenol, tocopherols, such as α-, β-, γ-, δ- and ε-tocopherol, tocol, α-tocopherolhydroquinone, 2,3-dihydro-2,2-dimethyl-7-hydroxybenzofuran (2,2-dimethyl-7-hydroxycoumaran), and the like.

Suitable quinones and hydroquinones include hydroquinone, hydroquinone monomethyl ether(4-methoxyphenol), methylhydroquinone, 2,5-di-tert-butylhydroquinone, 2-methyl-p-hydroquinone, 2,3-dimethylhydroquinone, trimethylhydroquinone, 4-methylpyrocatechol, tert-butylhydroquinone, 3-methylpyrocatechol, benzoquinone, 2-methyl-p-hydroquinone, 2,3-dimethylhydroquinone, tdmethylhydroquinone, tert-butylhydroquinone, 4-ethoxyphenol, 4-butoxyphenol, hydroquinone monobenzyl ether, p-phenoxyphenol, 2-methylhydroquinone, tetramethyl-p-benzoquinone, diethyl-1,4-cyclohexanedion 2,5-dicarboxylate, phenyl-p-benzoquinone, 2,5-dimethyl-3-benzyl-p-benzoquinone, 2-isopropyl-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone (thymoquinone), 2,6-diisopropyl-p-benzoquinone, 2,5-dimethyl-3-hydroxy-p-benzoquinone, 2,5-dihydroxy-p-benzoquinone, embelin, tetrahydroxy-p-benzoquinone, 2,5-dimethoxy-1,4-benzoquinone, 2-amino-5-methyl-p-benzoquinone, 2,5-bisphenylamino-1,4-benzoquinone, 5,8-dihydroxy-1,4-naphthoquinone, 2-anilino-1,4-naphthoquinone, anthraquinone, N,N-dimethylindoaniline, N,N-diphenyl-p-benzoquinonediimine, 1,4-benzoquinone dioxime, coerulignone, 3,3′-di-tert-butyl-5,5′-dimethyldiphenoquinone, p-rosolic acid (aurin), 2,6-di-tert-butyl-4-benzylidenebenzoquinone, 2,5-di-tert-amylhydroquinone, and the like.

Suitable N-oxyl compounds (i.e., nitroxyl or N-oxyl radicals) include compounds which have at least one N—O• group, such as 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-N-oxyl, 4-oxo-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-N-oxyl, 4-methoxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-N-oxyl, 4-acetoxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-N-oxyl, 2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-N-oxyl (TEMPO), 4,4′,4″-tris(2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-N-oxyl)phosphite, 3-oxo-2,2,5,5-tetramethylpyrrolidin-N-oxyl, 1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-methoxypiperidine, 1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-4-trimethylsilyloxypiperidine, 1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl 2-ethylhexanoate, 1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl sebacate, 1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl stearate, 1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl-benzoate, 1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl (4-tert-butyl)benzoate, bis(1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin4-yl) succinate, bis(1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl) adipate, bis(1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl)1,10-decanedioate, bis(1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin4-yl)n-butylmalonate, bis(1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl) phthalate, bis(1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl)isophthalate, bis(1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin4-yl) terephthalate, bis(1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl) hexahydroterephthalate, N,N′-bis(1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl)adipamide, N-(1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl)caprolactam, N-(1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl)dodecylsuccinimide, 2,4,6-tris[N-butyl-N-(1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl]triazine, N,N′-bis(1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N,N′-bisformyl-1,6-diaminohexane, 4,4′-ethylenebis(1-oxyl-2,2,6,6-tetramethylpiperazin-3-one), and the like.

Other compounds suitable for use in or as the polymerization inhibitor (D) include phenothiazine (PTZ) and compounds with similar structures, such as phenoxazine, promazine, N,N′-dimethylphenazine, carbazole, N-ethylcarbazole, N-benzylphenothiazine, N-(1-phenylethyl)phenothiazine, N-Alkylated phenothiazine derivatives such as N-benzylphenothiazine and N-(1-phenylethyl)phenothiazine, and the like. Of course, the polymerization inhibitor (D) may include any number of particular compounds, which may each be independently selected and the same as or different from any other compound of the polymerization inhibitor (D).

When utilized, the polymerization inhibitor (D) may be added to the reaction as a discrete component, or may be combined with another component (e.g. the acrylate compound (B)) prior to the reaction of components (A) and (B). The polymerization inhibitor (D) may be utilized in any amount, which will be selected by one of skill in the art, e.g. dependent upon the particular polymerization inhibitor (D) selected, the reaction parameters employed, the scale of the reaction (e.g. total amounts of components (A) and/or (B)), the atmosphere of the reaction, the temperature and/or pressure of the reaction, etc.). In certain embodiments, the polymerization inhibitor (D) is present in the reaction in an amount of from 50 to 2000 ppm, such as in an amount of 50, alternatively of 100, alternatively of 250, alternatively of 500, alternatively of 1000, alternatively of 1500, alternatively of 2000, ppm. However, one of skill in the art will readily appreciate that amounts outside of these ranges and exemplary amounts may also be utilized, e.g. where the reaction scale and/or conditions requires additional amounts of the polymerization inhibitor (D). Moreover, in addition or as an alternative to the above amounts, oxygen may be added to the reaction as a separate component (e.g. in place of, or in addition to, a discrete polymerization inhibitor (D) selected from the compounds above). In such instances, the oxygen may be introduced into the reaction in the form of oxygen gas, optionally in the presence of other gasses (e.g. in the form of air). When utilized, the amount of oxygen gas is selected such that the gas phase above the reaction mixture remains below the explosion limit.

In specific embodiments, components (A) and (B) are reacted in the presence of components (C) and (D) and a carrier vehicle. In some such embodiments, component (C) comprises sodium and/or potassium iodide, component (D) comprises butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and/or 4-methoxyphenol (MEHQ), and the carrier vehicle comprises dimethylformamide (DMF). In other such embodiments, component (C) comprises tetrabutylammonium bromide and at least one of N,N′-dimethylpropylene urea (DMPU), N,N′-dimethylethyleneurea (DMEU), and hexamethylphosphoramide (HMPA), component (D) comprises butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and/or 4-methoxyphenol (MEHQ), and the carrier vehicle comprises propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate (PGMEA).

Typically, the reaction of components (A) and (B) to prepare the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound is carried out in a vessel or reactor. When the reaction is carried out at an elevated temperature, as described below, the vessel or reactor may be heated in any suitable manner, e.g. via a jacket, heating mantle, hotplate, coils, etc.

Components (A), (B), and (C), and optionally (D), may be fed together or separately to the vessel, or may be disposed in the vessel in any order of addition, and in any combination. For example, in certain embodiments, components (B) and (C) are added to a vessel containing component (A), and optionally component (D). In such embodiments, components (B) and (C) may be first combined prior to the addition, or may be added to the vessel sequentially. In general, reference to the “reaction mixture” herein refers generally to a mixture comprising components (A), (B), and (C) (e.g. as obtained by combining such components, as described above).

The method may further comprise agitating the reaction mixture. The agitating may enhance mixing and contacting together components (A), (B), and (C) when combined, e.g. in the reaction mixture thereof. Such contacting independently may use other conditions, with (e.g. concurrently or sequentially) or without (i.e., independent from, alternatively in place of) the agitating. The other conditions may be tailored to enhance the contacting, and thus reaction (i.e., transesterification), of the acrylate compound (B) with the branched organosilicon compound (A) so as to form the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound. Other conditions may be result-effective conditions for enhancing reaction yield or minimizing amount of a particular reaction by-product included within the reaction product along with the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound.

In some embodiments, the reaction is carried out at the elevated temperature. The elevated temperature will be selected and controlled depending on the particular branched organosilicon compound (A) selected, the particular the acrylate compound (B) selected, the particular carrier and/or solvent being utilized, if any, etc. Accordingly, the elevated temperature will be readily selected by one of skill in the art in view of the reaction conditions and parameters selected and the description herein. The elevated temperature is typically from greater than ambient temperature to 180° C., such as from 30 to 170, alternatively from 40 to 170, alternatively from 40 to 160, alternatively from 50 to 150, alternatively from 50 to 135, alternatively from 60 to 135, alternatively from 70 to 130, alternatively from 80 to 120° C.

It is to be appreciated that the elevated temperature may also differ from the ranges set forth above. It is also to be appreciated that reaction parameters may be modified during the reaction of components (A) and (B). For example, temperature, pressure, and other parameters may be independently selected or modified during the reaction. Any of these parameters may independently be an ambient parameter (e.g. room temperature and/or atmospheric pressure) and/or a non-ambient parameter (e.g. reduced or elevated temperature and/or reduced or elevated pressure). Any parameter, may also be dynamically modified, modified in real time, i.e., during the method, or may be static (e.g. for the duration of the reaction, or for any portion thereof.)

The time during which the reaction of components (A) and (B) to prepare the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound is carried out is a function of scale, reaction parameters and conditions, selection of particular components, etc. In certain embodiments, the time during which the reaction is carried out is from greater than 0 to 48 hours, alternatively from 1 to 36 hours, alternatively from 2 to 24 hours, alternatively from 4 to 12 hours, after components (A) and (B) are combined in the presence of component (C).

In certain embodiments, the method further comprises isolating and/or purifying acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound from the reaction product. As used herein, isolating the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound is typically defined as increasing the relative concentration of the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound as compared to other compounds in combination therewith (e.g. in the reaction product or a purified version thereof). As such, as is understood in the art, isolating/purifying may comprise removing the other compounds from such a combination (i.e., decreasing the amount of impurities combined with the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound, e.g. in the reaction product) and/or removing the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound itself from the combination. Any suitable technique and/or protocol for isolation may be utilized. Examples of suitable isolation techniques include distilling, stripping/evaporating, extracting, filtering, washing, partitioning, phase separating, chromatography, and the like. As will be understood by those of skill in the art, any of these techniques may be used in combination (i.e., sequentially) with any another technique to isolate the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound. It is to be appreciated that isolating may include, and thus may be referred to as, purifying the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound. However, purifying the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound may comprise alternative and/or additional techniques as compared to those utilized in isolating the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound. Regardless of the particular technique(s) selected, isolation and/or purification of the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound may be performed in sequence (i.e., in line) with the reaction itself, and thus may be automated. In other instances, purification may be a stand-alone procedure to which the reaction product comprising the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound is subjected.

Acrylate-Functional Branched Organosilicon Compound

The acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound prepared in accordance with the method has the following general formula:

where, as with the branched organosilicon compound (A) described above, each R¹ is selected from R and —OSi(R⁴)₃, with the proviso that at least one R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃; where each R⁴ is selected from R, —OSi(R⁵)₃, and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; where each R⁵ is selected from R, —OSi(R⁶)₃, and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; where each R⁶ is selected from R and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; where each R is an independently selected substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group; where 0≤m≤100; with the proviso that at least one of R⁴, R⁵ and R⁶ is —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; where, as with the acrylate compound (B) described above, R⁷ is selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl groups and H; and D is divalent linking group.

As will be understood by one of skill in the art in view of the description herein, the branched organosilicon compound (A) utilized in the method forms a portion of the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound corresponding to the branched organosilicon moiety represented by the subformula (R¹)₃Si-D- and the acrylate compound (B) utilized in the method forms a portion of the acryloxy-functional organosilicon compound corresponding to the acryloxy moiety of subformula —C(O)C(CH₂)R⁷. As such, where formulas, structures, moieties, groups, or other such motifs are shared between the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound and the compounds (A) and (B), the description above with respect to such shared motifs may equally describe the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound.

As described above, D is an independently selected divalent group, such as a substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbon group (e.g. a C₁-C₁₈ hydrocarbon group). In some embodiments, D comprises, alternatively is, an alkylene group having the general formula —(CH₂)_(n)—, where subscript n is ≥1, such as from 1 to 18, alternatively from 1 to 16, alternatively from 1 to 12, alternatively from 1 to 10, alternatively from 1 to 8, alternatively from 1 to 6, alternatively from 2 to 6. In particular embodiments, subscript n is 3.

In certain embodiments, the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound has the following formula:

where D is divalent linking group; each R⁵ is selected from R, —OSi(R⁶)₃, and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; where each R⁶ is selected from R and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; each R is an independently selected substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group; 0≤m≤100; and R⁷ is selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl groups and H.

The Copolymer

A copolymer is also provided. The copolymer comprises the reaction product of the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound and a second compound reactive with the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound (hereinafter, the “reactive compound”). As will be appreciated by one of skill in the art in view of the description herein, many various of the copolymer may be prepared, e.g. depending on the particular acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound utilized, the particular reactive compound utilized, the type of reaction performed, the ratio of components utilized, etc. Typically, the reactive compound is typically acrylate functional.

In general, the copolymer comprises a branched organosilicon moiety having the formula:

which is formed from the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound utilized in the reaction with the reactive compound. As such, with regard to the branched organosilicon moiety of the copolymer, the organosilicon moiety represented by the subformula R¹³Si— is as defined above with respect to the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound and the method of forming the same. Likewise, subformula -D- represents the divalent linking group defined above with respect to the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound and the method of forming the same. Subformula —Y²— is a moiety formed from the acryloxy moiety of the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound (i.e., during the reaction of the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound the reactive compound), as described in further detail below.

Polymer Moiety (of Copolymer)

The copolymer also comprises a polymer moiety. The polymer moiety is not particularly limited, and may comprise, alternatively may be, any polymer or combination of polymers that may be grafted onto or reacted with the branched organosilicon compound. In addition, the polymer moiety may be formed in situ in the presence of the branched organosilicon compound, i.e., the polymer moiety need not be formed prior to forming the copolymer. Examples of such polymers include polyethers, polyacrylates, polyesters, polycarbonates, and the like, as well as combinations thereof. However, as will be understood in view of the description herein, the polymer moiety may be any moiety comprising at least one polymer group.

Specific examples of the at least one polymer group include polyether groups, polyacrylate groups, polyester groups, polycarbonate groups, alkylaluminoxane groups, alkylgermoxane groups, polythioester groups, polythioether groups, polyacrylonitrile groups, polyacrylamide groups, epoxy groups, polyurethane groups, polyurea groups, polyacetal groups, polyolefin groups, polyvinyl alcohol groups, polyvinyl ester groups, polyvinyl ether groups, polyvinyl ketone groups, polyisobutylene groups, polychloroprene groups, polyisoprene groups, polybutadiene groups, polyvinylidiene groups, polyfluorocarbon groups, polychlorinated hydrocarbon groups, polyalkyne groups, polyamide groups, polyimide groups, polyimidazole groups, polyoxazole groups, polyoxazine groups, polyoxidiazole groups, polythiazole groups, polysulfone groups, polysulfide groups, polyketone groups, polyetherketone groups, polyanhydride groups, polyamine groups, polyimine groups, polyphosphazene groups, polysaccharide groups, polypeptide groups, polyisocyante groups, cellulosic groups, and combinations thereof.

In certain embodiments, the polymer moiety comprises a combination of polymers, i.e., is a copolymer moiety comprising at least two different polymer groups. In such embodiments, each of the polymer groups may be independently selected, and may include any of the polymers or polymer groups described herein.

Polyacrylates

In some embodiments, the polymer moiety comprises, alternatively is, a polyacrylate moiety. The polyacrylate moiety is not limited and may be formed from any acrylate compound, as described in further detail below. The term “polyacrylate moiety,” as used herein, means a moiety including at least two acrylate functional groups (e.g. alkyl acrylate groups such as methyl, ethyl, or butyl acrylate groups, substituted acrylate groups such as a 2-ethylhexyl or hydroxyl ethyl groups, and others such as a methylolpropane acrylate groups, etc.). As will be understood in view of the description herein, the polyacrylate moiety may be monomeric, oligomeric, polymeric, aliphatic, aromatic, araliphatic, etc. In addition, the copolymer may comprise a number of different polyacrylate moieties, which are independently selected.

Methods of preparing polyacrylates (and polyacrylate moieties) are known in the art. For example, polyacrylates may be prepared via a conventional radical polymerization of acrylic monomers. Such conventional methods are generally carried out by combining radically-polymerizable monomers (e.g. acrylate monomers, comonomers, etc.) in the presence of a radical initiator/generator, such as a thermo-, chemo, and/or photopolymerization initiator. For example, peroxides and aromatic initiators (e.g. phenols, benzoins, heterocylcles such as imidazoles, etc.) are commonly utilized. These conventional methods may be used to prepare acrylate homopolymers and copolymers, including ternary, quaternary, and higher-order copolymers. Additionally, di- and/or multifunctional acrylic monomers may also be utilized, e.g. to prepare multifunctional polyacrylates (and polyacrylate moieties), as will be understood in view of the description of suitable acrylic monomers herein.

In general, methods of preparing polyacrylates (and polyacrylate moieties) utilize at least one acrylic monomer having an acryloyloxy or alkylacryloyloxy group (i.e., acrylates, alkylacrylates, acrylic acids, alkylacrylic acids, and the like, as well as derivatives and/or combinations thereof). Such acrylic monomers may be monofunctional or polyfunctional acrylic monomers.

Examples of specific monofunctional acrylic monomers suitable for preparing polyacrylates (and polyacrylate moieties) include (alkyl)acrylic compounds, such as methyl acrylate, phenoxyethyl (meth)acrylate, phenoxy-2-methylethyl (meth)acrylate, phenoxyethoxyethyl (meth)acrylate, 3-phenoxy-2-hydroxypropyl (meth)acrylate, 2-phenylphenoxyethyl (meth)acrylate, 4-phenylphenoxyethyl (meth)acrylate, 3-(2-phenylphenyl)-2-hydroxypropyl (meth)acrylate, polyoxyethylene-modified p-cumylphenol (meth)acrylate, 2-bromophenoxyethyl (meth)acrylate, 2,4-dibromophenoxyethyl (meth)acrylate, 2,4,6-tribromophenoxyethyl (meth)acrylate, polyoxyethylene-modified phenoxy (meth)acrylate, polyoxypropylene-modified phenoxy (meth)acrylate, polyoxyethylene nonylphenyl ether (meth)acrylate, isobornyl (meth)acrylate, 1-adamantyl (meth)acrylate, 2-methyl-2-adamantyl (meth)acrylate, 2-ethyl-2-adamantyl (meth)acrylate, bornyl (meth)acrylate, tricyclodecanyl (meth)acrylate, dicyclopentanyl (meth)acrylate, dicyclopentenyl (meth)acrylate, cyclohexyl (meth)acrylate, 4-butylcyclohexyl (meth)acrylate, acryloylmorpholine, 2-hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylate, 2-hydroxypropyl (meth)acrylate, 2-hydroxybutyl (meth)acrylate, methyl (meth)acrylate, ethyl (meth)acrylate, propyl (meth)acrylate, isopropyl (meth)acrylate, butyl (meth)acrylate, amyl (meth)acrylate, isobutyl (meth)acrylate, t-butyl (meth)acrylate, pentyl (meth)acrylate, isoamyl (meth)acrylate, hexyl (meth)acrylate, heptyl (meth)acrylate, octyl (meth)acrylate, isooctyl (meth)acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl (meth)acrylate, nonyl (meth)acrylate, decyl (meth)acrylate, isodecyl (meth)acrylate, undecyl (meth)acrylate, dodecyl (meth)acrylate, lauryl (meth)acrylate, stearyl (meth)acrylate, isostearyl (meth)acrylate, benzyl (meth)acrylate, 1-naphthylmethyl (meth)acrylate, 2-naphthylmethyl (meth)acrylate, tetrahydrofurfuryl (meth)acrylate, butoxyethyl (meth)acrylate, ethoxydiethylene glycol (meth)acrylate, poly(ethylene glycol) mono(meth)acrylate, poly(propylene glycol) mono(meth)acrylate, methoxyethylene glycol (meth)acrylate, ethoxyethyl (meth)acrylate, methoxypoly(ethylene glycol) (meth)acrylate, methoxypoly(propylene glycol) (meth)acrylate, diacetone (meth)acrylamide, isobutoxymethyl (meth)acrylamide, N,N-dimethyl (meth)acrylamide, t-octyl (meth)acrylamide, dimethylaminoethyl (meth)acrylate, diethylaminoethyl (meth)acrylate, 7-amino-3,7-dimethyloctyl (meth)acrylate, N,N-diethyl (meth)acrylamide, N,N-dimethylaminopropyl (meth)acrylamide, and the like, as well as derivatives thereof.

Examples of specific polyfunctional acrylic monomers suitable for preparing polyacrylates (and polyacrylate moieties) include (alkyl)acrylic compounds having two or more acryloyl or methacryloyl groups, such as trimethylolpropane di(meth)acrylate, trimethylolpropane tri(meth)acrylate, polyoxyethylene-modified trimethylolpropane tri(meth)acrylate, polyoxypropylene-modified trimethylolpropane tri(meth)acrylate, polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene-modified trimethylolpropane tri(meth)acrylate, dimethyloltricyclodecane di(meth)acrylate, pentaerythritol tri(meth)acrylate, pentaerythritol tetra(meth)acrylate, ethylene glycol di(meth)acrylate, tetraethylene glycol di(meth)acrylate, phenylethylene glycol di(meth)acrylate, poly(ethylene glycol) di(meth)acrylate, poly(propylene glycol) di(meth)acrylate, 1,4-butanediol di(meth)acrylate, 1,6-hexanediol di(meth)acrylate, neopentyl glycol di(meth)acrylate, 1,9-nonanediol di(meth)acrylate, 1,10-decanediol di(meth)acrylate, 1,3-adamantanedimethanol di(meth)acrylate, o-xylylene di(meth)acrylate, m-xylylene di(meth)acrylate, p-xylylene di(meth)acrylate, tris(2-hydroxyethyl)isocyanurate tri(meth)acrylate, tris(acryloyloxy) isocyanurate, bis(hydroxymethyl)tricyclodecane di(meth)acrylate, dipentaerythritol penta(meth)acrylate, dipentaerythritol hexa(meth)acrylate, polyoxyethylene-modified 2,2-bis(4-((meth)acryloxy)phenyl)propane, polyoxypropylene-modified 2,2-bis(4-((meth)acryloxy)phenyl)propane, and polyoxyethylene/polyoxypropylene-modified 2,2-bis(4-((meth)acryloxy)phenyl)propane.

It is to be appreciated that the (alkyl)acrylic compounds above are described in terms of (meth)acrylate species only for brevity, and that one of skill in the art will readily understand that other alkyl and/or hydrido versions of such compounds may equally be utilized. For example, one of skill in the art will understand that the monomer “2-ethylhexyl (meth)acrylate” listed above exemplifies both 2-ethylhexyl (meth)acrylate as well as 2-ethylhexyl acrylate. Likewise, while the acrylic monomers are described generally as propenoates (i.e., α,β-unsaturated esters) in the examples above, it is to be appreciated that the that the term “acrylate” used in these descriptions may equally refer to an acid, salt, and/or conjugate base of the esters exemplified. For example, one of skill in the art will understand that the monomer “methyl acrylate” listed above exemplifies the methyl ester of acrylic acid, as well as acrylic acid, acrylate salts (e.g. sodium acrylate), etc. Furthermore, multifunctional derivatives/variations of the acrylic monomers described above may also be utilized. For example, the monomers “ethyl (meth)acrylate” listed above exemplifies functionalized-derivatives, such as substituted ethyl (meth)acrylates and ethyl acrylates (e.g. hydroxyethyl (meth) acrylate and hydroxyethyl acrylate, respectively).

Comonomers (i.e., monomers reactive with the acrylic monomers above) may also be utilized to prepare the polyacrylates (and polyacrylate moieties). Such monomers are not limited, and generally include compounds having a radically polymerizable group, such as an alkenyl, acryloyl, and alkylacryloyl groups. In general, comonomers are selected by one of skill the in art, e.g. to alter a property of the polyacrylate moiety and/or the copolymer comprising the polyacrylate moiety, to be prepared. For example, it is known in the art that styrene may be copolymerized with an acrylic monomer to prepare polyacrylates (and polyacrylate moieties) having increased hardness as compared to those absent such styrene comonomers. Likewise, comonomers such as acrylonitrile may be utilized to increase interchain polar interactions, and thus increase tensile strength and ultimate elongation of polyacrylates (and polyacrylate moieties), while also decreasing low temperature flexibility of such polyacrylates (and polyacrylate moieties). Moreover, one of skill in the art will readily selected the proportion(s) of monomers utilized, the order of addition, the length of reaction, and other factors to independently tune various properties (e.g. flexibility, solubility, hardness, polarity, etc.) of the polyacrylate moiety, the copolymer comprising the polyacrylate moiety, and/or compositions and/or products prepared therefrom. Specific examples of suitable comonomers include styrene, acrylonitrile, vinylidene chloride, vinyl chloride, ethylene, propylene, butylene, chloroprene, isoprene, tetrafluoroethylene, and the like, as well as derivatives thereof.

It is to be appreciated that combinations of acrylic monomers may also be utilized to prepare the polyacrylates, such that the polyacrylates (and polyacrylate moieties) may be homopolymeric or copolymeric with respect to any repeating segments therein. For example, the methods described above may be utilized to prepare multifunctional polyacrylates, e.g. by utilizing a monofunctional acrylic monomer and a polyfunctional acrylic monomer. These different functional monomers are typically selected by one of skill in the art, e.g. based on the reactivity and interpolymeric and/or intrapolymeric interactivity, to alter the mechanical strength of the polyacrylate prepared therewith. For example, cured products comprising the copolymer utilizing a polyacrylate moiety comprising a combination of monofunctional acrylic monomers and polyfunctional acrylic monomers can be prepared with increased mechanical strength as compared to those utilizing a homopolymeric polyacrylate moieties. Likewise, cured products comprising the copolymer utilizing a homopolymeric polyacrylate moiety may be prepared having increased flexibility as compared to those utilizing a polyfunctional polyacrylate moieties.

In specific embodiments, the polyacrylate moiety of the copolymer is prepared from methyl (meth)acrylate, methyl acrylate, butyl (meth)acrylate, butyl acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl (meth)acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl acrylate, hydroxyethyl (meth)acrylate, hydroxyethyl acrylate, methylacrylic acid, acrylic acid, and/or styrene monomers.

It will also be appreciated that polyacrylates (and polyacrylate moieties) prepared as described above may be mono- or multifunctional with respect to the non-acrylic functional groups present therein. For example, such methods may be utilized to prepare polyacrylate alcohols, diols and/or polyols, including via the methods described above (e.g. by utilizing a hydroxyl-functional monomer) and modifications thereof (e.g. by utilizing a post-polymerization functionalization technique, such as endcapping and/or grafting a functional group-containing compound onto a polyacrylate. Such functional group-containing compounds include alkoxysilyl groups, e.g. which may be grafted onto a polyacrylate via hydrosilylation or other methods known in the art. For example, in certain embodiments, the polyacrylate moiety is prepared from a polyacrylate polyol. In these or other embodiments, the polyacrylate moiety is prepared from a polyacrylate compound comprising a dimethoxymethylsily group. In certain embodiments, the polyacrylate moiety is prepared from a polyacrylate compound comprising at least one radical polymerizable group, such as an acryloyl functional group.

The particular polyacrylate moiety present in the copolymer is a function of end use applications of the copolymer. For example, aliphatic polyacrylate moieties generally provide greater flexibility and lesser glass transition temperatures (T_(g)) than aromatic polyacrylate moieties, which are typically more rigid with greater glass transition temperatures (T_(g)). Similarly, molecular weight and viscosity may be selected controlled based on desired properties of the copolymer.

When present, each polyacrylate moiety typically has a number average molecular weight (M_(n)) of at least 100. In certain embodiments, at least one polyacrylate has a M_(n) of at least 100, alternatively at least 125, alternatively at least 150, alternatively at least 200, alternatively at least 250, alternatively at least 300. In these or other embodiments, each polyacrylate moiety has a M_(n) of at least 200, alternatively at least 300, alternatively at least 400, alternatively at least 500, alternatively at least 600, alternatively at least 700, alternatively at least 1,000, alternatively at least 2,000, alternatively at least 4,000, alternatively at least 8,000. In certain embodiments, each polyacrylate moiety has a maximum M_(n) of 20,000, alternatively less than 19,000, alternatively less than 18,000, alternatively less than 17,000, alternatively less than 16,000, alternatively less than 15,000. The number average molecular weight may be readily determined using Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) techniques based on polystyrene standards.

Polyethers

In some embodiments, the polymer moiety comprises, alternatively is, a polyether moiety. The term “polyether moiety,” as used herein, means a moiety including at least two ether functional groups. As will be understood in view of the description herein, the polyether moiety may be monomeric, oligomeric, polymeric, aliphatic, aromatic, araliphatic, etc. In addition, the may comprise a number of different polyether moieties, which are independently selected.

Each polyether moiety typically comprises a polyether having the general formula —O—(C_(n′)H_(2n′)O)_(w′)—, wherein subscript n′ is independently selected from 2 to 4 in each moiety indicated by subscript w′; and wherein subscript w′ is from 1 to 1000. In certain embodiments, the polyether moiety comprises multiple polyethers of such a general formula, which may be present in a linear or branched form with other polyethers to form a polyether moiety comprising multiple oxyalkylene-based polyethers. In such embodiments, the polyether moiety may comprise oxyethylene units (C₂H₄O), oxypropylene units (C₃H₆O), oxybutylene or oxytetramethylene units (C₄H₈O), or mixtures thereof, which may be in block form or randomized in the polyether moiety. The oxyalkylene units in the polyether moiety may independently be linear or branched. For example, oxyethylene units, if present, may be of formula —CH₂CH₂O— or of formula —CHCH₃O—. Similarly, oxypropylene units may be of formula —CH₂CH₂CH₂O—, —CH₂CHCH₃O—, or —CHCH₃CH₂O—.

For example, the polyether moiety may comprise a polyether having the general formula —O—(C₂H₄O)_(x′)(C₃H₆O)_(y′)(C₄H₈O)_(z′)—, wherein subscript x′ is from 0 to 999; subscript y′ is from 1 to 1000; and subscript z′ is from 0 to 999; and wherein units indicated by subscripts x′, y′ and z′ may be in randomized or block form in the polyether moiety. In certain embodiments, x′ and z′ are each 0 such that the polyether of the polyether moiety has the general formula —O—(C₃H₆O)_(y′)—, where y′ is defined above.

In some embodiments, the polyether moiety comprises a polyether having the formula -D⁴-O—(C_(n′)H_(2n′)O)_(w′)-D⁴-. In such embodiments, each D⁴ is an independently selected divalent hydrocarbon group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alternatively from 1 to 5 carbon atoms, alternatively from 1 to 4 carbon atoms, alternatively 1 or 2 carbon atoms. Each D⁴ may independently be linear or branched. For example, when D⁴ has two carbon atoms, D⁴ has formula C₂H₄, and may be linear (CH₂CH₂) or branched (CHCH₃). In certain embodiments, D⁴ is linear. Any D⁴ may be the same as or different from any particular D⁴. In specific embodiments, each D⁴ is CH₂. Each subscript n′ is independently selected from 2 to 4 in each moiety indicated by subscript w′, and subscript w′ is defined above.

For example, in such embodiments, the polyether moiety may comprise a polyether having the formula -D⁴-O—(C₂H₄O)_(x′)(C₃H₆O)_(y′)(C₄H₈O)_(z′)-D⁴-, wherein subscript x′ is from 0 to 999; subscript y′ is from 1 to 1000; and subscript z′ is from 0 to 999; and wherein units indicated by subscripts x′, y′ and z′ may be in randomized or block form in the polyether. In certain embodiments, x′ and z′ are each 0 such that the polyether has the formula -D⁴-O—(C₃H₆O)_(y′)-D⁴-, where D⁴ and y′ are defined above. In specific embodiments, each D⁴ is also C₃H₆. When x′ and z′ are each 0 and each D⁴ is C₃H₆, the polyether of the polyether moiety has the formula —C₃H₆—O—(C₃H₆O)_(y′)—C₃H₆—, where y′ is defined above.

In certain embodiments, the polyether moiety comprises a polyether having the general formula:

—CH₂—CH(R¹²)-[D⁴]_(m′)—O—[C₂H₄O]_(x′)[C₃H₆O]y′[C₄H₈O]_(z′)-[D⁴]_(m′)—CH(R¹²)—CH₂—,

wherein each R¹² is independently a hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, an alkoxy group, a silyl group, or H; each D⁴ is an independently selected divalent group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, subscript m′ is 0 or 1, subscript x′ is from 0 to 999, subscript y′ is from 1 to 1000, and subscript z′ is from 0 to 999, and wherein units indicated by subscripts x′, y′ and z′ may be in randomized or block form in the polyether.

Each R¹² is independently selected, and may be any of the C₁-C₆ hydrocarbyl groups described herein. For example, R¹² may be methyl, propyl, etc. In certain embodiments, each R¹² is methyl. Alternatively, or in addition, R¹² may be H, an alkoxy group, or a silyl group.

Each subscript m′ is independently 0 or 1, such that the polyether of the polyether moiety may comprise 0, 1, or 2 of the divalent hydrocarbon groups D⁴. Typically, each subscript m′ is 1. However, in certain embodiments at least one subscript m is 0.

In some embodiments, the polyether moiety may be branched. In such embodiments, the polyether may have the general formula [D⁴]_(m″)[P], where D⁴ is defined above, subscript m″ is ≥3 (e.g. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, etc.), and P is a polyether comprising at least one of the polyethers described above. For example, in some such embodiments, P is a polyether formed from a polyol (e.g. butane diol, glycerol, sorbitol, etc.) and a polyoxyalkylene (e.g. a polyoxypropylene), which is endcaped with m″ number of D⁴ moieties. In such instances, the number of alcohol functional groups composing the polyol will correspond to the maximum number of m″. However, if not all polyoxyalkylene chains extending from the polyol are endcapped, then m″ will be less than the number of alcohol functional groups composing the polyol.

When present, each polyether moiety, alternatively each polyether of the polyether moiety, typically has a number average molecular weight (M_(n)) of at least 100. In certain embodiments, at least one polyether moiety, alternatively one polyether of the polyether moiety, has a M_(n) of at least 200, alternatively at least 300, alternatively at least 400, alternatively at least 500, alternatively at least 600, alternatively at least 700. In these or other embodiments, each polyether moiety, alternatively each polyether of the polyether moiety, has a M_(n) of at least 200, alternatively at least 300, alternatively at least 400, alternatively at least 500, alternatively at least 600, alternatively at least 700, alternatively at least 1,000, alternatively at least 2,000, alternatively at least 4,000, alternatively at least 8,000, alternatively at least 12,000, alternatively at least 16,000, alternatively at least 25,000, alternatively at least 50,000. In specific embodiments, at least one, alternatively each, polyether moiety, alternatively polyether of the polyether moiety, has a M_(n) of from 700 to 900. The number average molecular weight may be readily determined using Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) techniques based on polystyrene standards or using end group analysis by nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

Polyesters

In some embodiments, the polymer moiety comprises, alternatively is, a polyester moiety. The term “polyester moiety,” as used herein, means a moiety including at least one two ester bonds in the polymer. For example, the polyester moiety itself may be monomeric, oligomeric, polymeric, aliphatic, aromatic, araliphatic, etc. In addition, the copolymer may comprise a number of different polyester moieties, which are independently selected.

Methods of preparing polyesters (and polyester moieties) are known in the art. For example, polyesters may be prepared via a conventional esterification process using a hydroxyl compound (e.g. an aromatic and/or aliphatic alcohol or glycol) and an acid. The hydroxyl compound is typically a polyhydric alcohol.

Specific examples of hydroxyl compounds suitable for preparing polyesters (and polyester moieties) include ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, trimethylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, 1,2-butane diol, 1,3-butanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,2-pentanediol, 1,4-pentanediol, neopentyl glycol, 1,5-pentanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, 1,7-heptanediol, glycerol, 1,1,1-trimethylolpropane, 1,1,1-trimethylolethane, 1,2,6-hexanetriol, decanediol, dodecanediol α-methyl glucoside, pentaerythritol, and sorbitol. Also included within the term “polyhydric alcohols” are compounds derived from phenol such as 2,2-bis(4-hydroxylphenyl)propane, commonly known as Bisphenol A.

Specific examples of acids suitable for preparing polyesters (and polyester moieties) include polycarboxylic acids, including oxalic acid, malonic acid, succinic acid, glutaric acid, adipic acid, 2-methyl-1,6-hexanoic acid, pimelic acid, suberic acid, azelaic acid, sebacic acid, brassylic acid, maleic acid, fumaric acid, glutaconic acid, α-hydromuconic acid, p-hydromuconic acid, α-butyl-α-ethyl-glutaric acid, α, β-diethylsuccinic acid, isophthalic acid, terephthalic acid, hemimellitic acid, phthalic acid, isohthalic acid and 1,4-cyclohexanedicarboxylic acid.

Other methods of preparing polyesters (and polyester moieties) are also known. For example, polyesters (and polyester moieties) may comprise ring-opened polymers of a cyclic lactone, polycondensation products of a hydroxycarboxylic acid, and polycondensation products of a dibasic acid and a polyol.

Each particular polyester moiety present in the copolymer is a function of end use applications of the copolymer. For example, aliphatic polyester moieties generally provide greater flexibility and lesser glass transition temperatures (T_(g)) than aromatic polyester moieties, which are typically more rigid with greater glass transition temperatures (T_(g)). Similarly, molecular weight and viscosity may be selected controlled based on desired properties of the copolymer.

When present, each polyester moiety typically has a number average molecular weight (M_(n)) of at least 100. In certain embodiments, at least one polyester moiety has a M_(n) of at least 100, alternatively at least 125, alternatively at least 150, alternatively at least 200, alternatively at least 250, alternatively at least 300. In these or other embodiments, each polyester moiety has a M_(n) of at least 200, alternatively at least 300, alternatively at least 400, alternatively at least 500, alternatively at least 600, alternatively at least 700, alternatively at least 1,000, alternatively at least 2,000, alternatively at least 4,000, alternatively at least 8,000. In certain embodiments, each polyester moiety has a maximum M_(n) of 20,000, alternatively less than 19,000, alternatively less than 18,000, alternatively less than 17,000, alternatively less than 16,000, alternatively less than 15,000. The number average molecular weight may be readily determined using Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) techniques based on polystyrene standards.

Polycarbonates

In some embodiments, the polymer moiety comprises, alternatively is, a polycarbonate moiety. The term “polycarbonate moiety,” as used herein, means a moiety including at least one two carbonate bonds in the polymer. For example, the polycarbonate moiety itself may be monomeric, oligomeric, polymeric, aliphatic, aromatic, araliphatic, etc. In addition, the copolymer may comprise a number of different polycarbonate moieties, which are independently selected. Examples of suitable polycarbonate moieties are not limited, and include polycarbonates (and polycarbonate moieties) formed from any polycarbonate compound, as described in further detail below.

Methods of preparing polycarbonates (and polycarbonate moieties) are known in the art. For example, polycarbonates may be prepared via conventional processes, such as those utilizing a hydroxyl compound (e.g. an aromatic and/or aliphatic alcohol or glycol) in an alkoxylation of phosgene (i.e., COCl₂), a transalkoxylation of a carbonate monomer, an alkoxylation and/or transalkoxylation of an alkyl chloroformate (e.g. methyl chloroformate), or combinations thereof. The hydroxyl compound is typically a polyhydric alcohol.

Specific examples of hydroxyl compounds suitable for preparing polycarbonates (and polycarbonate moieties) include ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, trimethylene glycol, 1,3-propanediol, 1,2-butane diol, 1,3-butanediol, 1,4-butanediol, 1,2-pentanediol, 1,4-pentanediol, neopentyl glycol, 1,5-pentanediol, 1,6-hexanediol, 1,7-heptanediol, glycerol, 1,1,1-trimethylolpropane, 1,1,1-trimethylolethane, 1,2,6-hexanetriol, decanediol, dodecanediol α-methyl glucoside, pentaerythritol, and sorbitol. Also included within the term “polyhydric alcohols” are compounds derived from phenol such as 2,2-bis(4-hydroxylphenyl)propane, commonly known as Bisphenol A.

Examples of carbonate monomers suitable for preparing polycarbonates (and polycarbonate moieties) include acyclic carbonate esters, such as dialkyl carbonates (e.g. dimethyl carbonate), diaryl carbonates (e.g. diphenyl carbonate), and cyclic carbonate esters such as ethylene carbonate, trimethylene carbonate, etc. Other carbonate monomers may also be utilized, such as those prepared via conventional processes, including those utilizing a hydroxyl compound (e.g. such as those described herein) in a bisalkoxylation of phosgene or in an oxidative carbonylation (e.g. reaction with carbon monoxide and an oxidizer). In such processes, the hydroxyl compound may be a monohydric alcohol, such as an alkyl alcohol (e.g. methanol, ethanol, propanol, etc.), a phenol, etc.

Other methods of preparing polycarbonates (and polycarbonate moieties) are also known. For example, polycarbonates (and polycarbonate moieties) may comprise ring-opened polymers of an oxirane (e.g. an epoxide compound, such as propylene oxide) and C₀₂.

It will be appreciated that polycarbonates (and polycarbonate moieties) prepared as described above may be mono- or polyfunctional with respect to the functional groups present therein (e.g. in the terminal position(s)), which are typically selected by one of skill in the art, e.g. via the particular method of preparation utilized, the order of addition and/or relative amounts of the compounds used to form the polycarbonates (and polycarbonate moieties), etc. For example, such methods may be utilized to prepare polycarbonate diols and/or polycarbonate polyols, e.g. via utilizing the methods of oxidative oxirane carbonylation and/or the alkoxylation and/or transalkoxylation of the carbonate monomer and/or carbonyl chloride monomer with one or more of the polyhydric alcohols described above. It is also to be appreciated that combinations of the hydroxyl compounds may also be utilized in any one particular method of preparation, such that the polycarbonates (and polycarbonate moieties) may be homopolymeric or copolymeric with respect to any repeating segments therein.

Each particular polycarbonate moiety present in the copolymer is a function of end use applications of the copolymer. For example, aliphatic polycarbonate moieties generally provide greater flexibility and lesser glass transition temperatures (T_(g)) than aromatic polycarbonate moieties, which are typically more rigid with greater glass transition temperatures (T_(g)). Similarly, molecular weight and viscosity of any particular polycarbonate moiety may be selected controlled based on desired properties of the copolymer.

When present, each polycarbonate moiety typically has a number average molecular weight (M_(n)) of at least 100. In certain embodiments, at least one polycarbonate moiety has a M_(n) of at least 100, alternatively at least 125, alternatively at least 150, alternatively at least 200, alternatively at least 250, alternatively at least 300. In these or other embodiments, each polycarbonate moiety has a M_(n) of at least 200, alternatively at least 300, alternatively at least 400, alternatively at least 500, alternatively at least 600, alternatively at least 700, alternatively at least 1,000, alternatively at least 2,000, alternatively at least 4,000, alternatively at least 8,000. In certain embodiments, each polycarbonate moiety has a maximum M_(n) of 20,000, alternatively less than 19,000, alternatively less than 18,000, alternatively less than 17,000, alternatively less than 16,000, alternatively less than 15,000. The number average molecular weight may be readily determined using Gel Permeation Chromatography (GPC) techniques based on polystyrene standards.

Structure of Copolymer

In some embodiments, the copolymer has the general formula:

where the organosilicon moiety represented by the subformula R¹ ₃Si— is as defined above with respect to the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound; -D- represents the divalent linking group defined above with respect to the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound and the method of forming the same; —Y²— is a moiety formed from the acryloxy moiety of the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound (i.e., during the reaction of the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound the reactive compound); and Z is the polymer moiety.

Moiety Y² is formed from the acryloxy moiety of the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound. As such, the particular nature (e.g. structure, formula, etc.) of Y² will be controlled by the selection of the particular reactive compound to be utilized in preparing the copolymer, the type of reaction used therewith, etc., as will be understood by those of skill in the art in view of the description herein.

In certain embodiments, the copolymer has the general formula:

where moieties R¹ ₃Si—, -D-, —Y²—, and Z are as defined above, and subscript x″ is ≥2. In such embodiments, the copolymer may comprise a linear structure, e.g. where subscript x″ is 2, and the polymer moiety Z is linear, such that the copolymer has the general structure R¹ ₃Si-D-Y²—Z—Y²-D-Si—R¹ ₃. Alternatively, the copolymer may comprise a branched structure, such as where D is at least trivalent and subscript x″ is ≥2, alternatively ≥3.

Method of Preparing the Copolymer

As introduced above, the copolymer comprises the reaction product of the branched organosilicon compound and the reactive compound. Accordingly, a method of preparing the copolymer is further provided (the “polymerization method”). The polymerization method includes reacting the branched organosilicon compound and the reactive compound to give the copolymer.

Second Compound Reactive with the Branched Organosilicon Compound

The reactive compound is reactive with the branched organosilicon compound. As the branched organosilicon compound may vary in terms of reactivity, the reactive compound may likewise vary, and will be selected based on the particular branched organosilicon compound being utilized in the polymerization method, the copolymer to be formed, the desired end use of the copolymer, etc.

In general, the reactive compound has the formula (R¹¹)_(a″)—Z, where Z is the polymer moiety described above with respect to the copolymer, R¹¹ comprises a functional group reactive with the branched organosilicon compound, and subscript a″ is 1. Alternatively, Z may be a monomer, e.g. the copolymer may be formed by polymerizing monomers in the presence of the branched organosilicon compound such that the polymer moiety is formed in situ. The polymer moiety Z is not limited, and may comprise, alternatively may be, any of the polymer moieties described above. Moreover, the polymer moiety Z may comprise groups other than the polymer groups and the reactive groups R¹¹, such as linking groups (e.g. divalent organic and/or silicon linking groups, such as hydrocarbon linking groups, silyl and/or organosilyl linking groups, siloxane and/or organosiloxane linking groups, and the like, or combinations thereof). Such linking groups may be present in the reactive compound between the polymers of moiety Z, between the polymers of moiety Z and the reactive group R¹¹, or both. Subscript a″ represents the number of groups R¹¹ of the reactive compound that may react with the branched organosilicon compound. For example, when subscript a″ is 1, the reactive compound may be monoreactive, whereas when subscript a″ is 2, 3, or greater, the reactive compound may be able to react with 2, 3, or more equivalents of the branched organosilicon compound (e.g. to form the copolymer having one of the branched structures described above).

Each R¹¹ is independently selected, and may comprise, alternatively may be, any functional group reactive with the branched organosilicon compound. For example, R¹¹ may comprise, alternatively may be, a group reactive via a substitution reaction, an addition reaction, a radical reaction, a coupling reaction, or combinations thereof. Specific examples of such reactions include nucleophilic substitutions, ring-opening additions, transalkoxylations, hydrosilylations, olefin meathesis, condensations, radical couplings and/or polymerizations, and the like, as well as combinations thereof. Accordingly, each R¹¹ may comprise, alternatively may be, a nucleophilic group (e.g. a hydroxyl group, an amine group, a thiol group, a silanol group, etc.), an ethylenically unsaturated group (e.g. an alkenyl or alkynyl group, such as any of those described above), a silicon-bonded hydrogen atom, a condensable group (e.g. a carboxylic acid group, a silanol group, an amide group, etc.), or combinations thereof.

The branched organosilicon compound and the reactive compound are typically reacted in a molar ratio of from 1.5:1 to 1:1.5, alternatively from 1.4:1 to 1:1.4, alternatively from 1.3:1 to 1:1.3, alternatively from 1.2:1 to 1:1.2, alternatively from 1.1:1 to 1:1.1, alternatively from 1.1:1 to 1:1. However, one of skill in the art will select the particular ratios utilized, e.g. in view of the particular copolymer being prepared, the particular branched organosilicon compound and/or reactive compound being utilized, a desired use of the copolymer being prepared, the type of reaction being utilized in the polymerization method, etc.

Composition & Use of Branched Organosilicon Compound and Copolymer

A composition is also provided. The composition includes at least one of the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound (the “compound”) and the copolymer. In various embodiments, the composition comprises the compound but not the copolymer. In certain embodiments, the composition further comprises the copolymer in addition to the compound. In other embodiments, the composition comprises the copolymer but not the compound. The composition is generally without limitation, and can be of various forms, functions, uses, end applications, etc.

If utilized, the compound can be present in the composition in various amounts. The same is true for the copolymer if utilized in the composition. One of skill in the art can readily determine a suitable amount of the compound and/or the copolymer depending, for example, on the particular composition, compound, or copolymer and the desired outcome.

In various embodiments, the composition is further defined as at least one of: (i) an emulsion; (ii) an aqueous composition; (iii) a surfactant composition; (iv) a wetting composition; (v) an aqueous film-forming foam; (vi) a surface tension modifier; (vii) an antiblocking additive; (viii) an agricultural composition; (ix) a coating composition; (x) a paint composition; (xi) a surface treating composition; (xii) a film-forming composition; and (xiii) a cosmetic composition. One of skill in the art appreciates that certain compositions may overlap as to form and/or function. Reference to the composition and any one of these specific compositions, e.g. the emulsion, may be interchangeable in the description that follows.

The compound can be used for numerous applications. In various embodiments, the compound is used as at least one of a surfactant, a dispersant, a wetting agent, an antiblocking additive, a surface tension modifier, a surface treating agent, an additive for agricultural compositions, an additive for coatings, an additive for paints, a cosmetic ingredient, a siloxane modifier, and an aqueous film-forming foam ingredient. One of skill in the art appreciates that certain uses or applications may overlap as to function and/or desired outcome.

The copolymer can also be used for numerous applications, with such applications being the same as or different from the uses described above for the compound. In certain embodiments, the copolymer is used as at least one of a surface treating agent, an additive for paints, an additive for coatings, and a cosmetic ingredient.

In the composition, the compound or copolymer may be used alone or together, may be supplemented by at least one auxiliary component, or may act as an auxiliary to at least one other component, optionally in the presence of one of more additives. In various embodiments, the compound or copolymer may be referred to as an agent, an additive, an adjuvant, an ingredient, or a modifier.

Each of the compound or copolymer may react with—or be inert with respect to—other components present in the composition. In compositions or applications where the composition, compound, or copolymer contacts a surface or substrate, there may be bonding to the surface or substrate, with such bonding being mechanical/physical, chemical, or a combination thereof. For example, a surface may have functional groups that are reactive with the compound. Such functional groups may be inherent to the surface or may be imparted by one or more types of conventional surface treatment. Certain exemplary compositions and components thereof are described below.

It is to be appreciated that certain components or additives may be classified under different terms of art and just because a component or additive is classified under such a term does not mean that they are limited to that function. One or more of the additives can be present as any suitable weight percent (wt. %) of the composition, such as 0.01 wt. % to 65 wt. %, 0.05 wt. % to 35 wt. %, 0.1 wt. % to 15 wt. %, 0.5 wt. % to 5 wt. %, or 0.1 wt. % or less, 1 wt. %, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, or 15 wt. % or more of the composition. One of skill in the art can readily determine a suitable amount of additive depending, for example, on the type of additive and the desired outcome. Certain optional additives are described in greater detail below.

In various embodiments, the composition comprises or is an emulsion. The emulsion is without limitation, and is generally selected from the group of silicone/oil-in-water (O/W) and water-in-oil/silicone (W/O) emulsions. The emulsion comprises a non-aqueous phase and an aqueous phase. Typically, the non-aqueous phase is a discontinuous phase in the emulsion, and the aqueous phase is a continuous phase. However, the non-aqueous phase may be the continuous phase, with the aqueous phase being the discontinuous phase, based on the relevant amounts of components therein, as described below.

The discontinuous phase generally forms particles in the continuous phase of the emulsion. The particles are liquid and may alternatively be referred to as droplets. The size of the particles is typically contingent on, for example, the selection of components therein and their amounts.

In various embodiments, the non-aqueous phase of the emulsion comprises the compound and/or copolymer of this disclosure. In certain embodiments, the non-aqueous phase further comprises a carrier vehicle for the compound and/or copolymer. The carrier vehicle may be selected from vehicles understood in the art, such as siloxane carrier vehicles, inorganic and organic solvents, etc. In other or further embodiments, the non-aqueous phase further comprises a surfactant, as described further below. Exemplary emulsions, compositions comprising emulsions, and films formed therewith, are described in WO2018145069A1.

Representative non-limiting examples of organic solvents include toluene, xylene, and similar aromatic hydrocarbons; hexane, heptane, isooctane, and similar linear or partially branched saturated hydrocarbons; cyclohexane and similar aliphatic hydrocarbons; low molecular weight alcohols such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, isopropanol and the like; low molecular weight ethers such as di(propyleneglycol) mono methyl ether, di(ethyleneglycol) butyl ether, di(ethyleneglycol) methyl ether, di(propyleneglycol) butyl ether, di(propyleneglycol) methyl ether acetate, di(propyleneglycol) propyl ether, ethylene glycol phenyl ether, propylene glycol butyl ether, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, 1-methoxy-2-propyl acetate, propylene glycol propyl ether, 1-phenoxy-2-propanol, tri(propyleneglycol) methyl ether and tri(propyleneglycol) butyl ether, and other like glycols.

The aqueous phase comprises water. The water may be from any source and may optionally be purified, e.g. through filtration, distillation, reverse-osmosis techniques, etc.

In many embodiments, the emulsion further comprises a surfactant. The surfactant may alternatively be referred to as an emulsifier and generally serves to emulsify the non-aqueous phase in the aqueous phase of the emulsion. The surfactant may be any surfactant suitable for preparing the emulsion with the non-aqueous phase and the aqueous phase.

For example, the surfactant may comprise one or more anionic, cationic, nonionic, and/or amphoteric surfactants, organomodified silicones such as dimethicone copolyol, oxyethylenated and/or oxypropylenated ethers of glycerol, oxyethylenated and/or oxypropylenated ethers of fatty alcohols such as ceteareth-30, C12-15 pareth-7, fatty acid esters of polyethylene glycol such as PEG-50 stearate, PEG-40 monostearate, saccharide esters and ethers such as sucrose stearate, sucrose cocoate and sorbitan stearate, and mixtures thereof, phosphoric esters and salts thereof such as DEA oleth-10 phosphate, sulphosuccinates such as disodium PEG-5 citrate lauryl sulphosuccinate and disodium ricinoleamido MEA sulphosuccinate, alkyl ether sulphates such as sodium lauryl ether sulphate, isethionates, betaine derivatives, and mixtures thereof.

In certain embodiments, the surfactant comprises the anionic surfactant. Anionic surfactants include, for example, carboxylates (sodium 2-(2-hydroxyalkyloxy)acetate)), amino acid derivatives (N-acylglutamates, N-acylgly-cinates or acylsarcosinates), alkyl sulfates, alkyl ether sulfates and oxyethylenated derivatives thereof, sulfonates, isethionates and N-acylisethionates, taurates and N-acyl N-methyltaurates, sulfosuccinates, alkylsulfoacetates, phosphates and alkyl phosphates, polypeptides, anionic derivatives of alkyl polyglycoside (acyl-D-galactoside uronate), and fatty acid soaps, alkali metal sulforicinates, sulfonated glyceryl esters of fatty acids such as sulfonated monoglycerides of coconut oil acids, salts of sulfonated monovalent alcohol esters such as sodium oleylisethianate, amides of amino sulfonic acids such as the sodium salt of oleyl methyl tauride, sulfonated products of fatty acids nitriles such as palmitonitrile sulfonate, sulfonated aromatic hydrocarbons such as sodium alpha-naphthalene monosulfonate, condensation products of naphthalene sulfonic acids with formaldehyde, sodium octahydroanthracene sulfonate, alkali metal alkyl sulfates such as sodium lauryl sulfate, ammonium lauryl sulfate and triethanol amine lauryl sulfate, ether sulfates having alkyl groups of 8 or more carbon atoms such as sodium lauryl ether sulfate, ammonium lauryl ether sulfate, sodium alkyl aryl ether sulfates, and ammonium alkyl aryl ether sulfates, alkylarylsulfonates having 1 or more alkyl groups of 8 or more carbon atoms, alkylbenzenesulfonic acid alkali metal salts exemplified by hexylbenzenesulfonic acid sodium salt, octylbenzenesulfonic acid sodium salt, decylbenzenesulfonic acid sodium salt, dodecylbenzenesulfonic acid sodium salt, cetylbenzenesulfonic acid sodium salt, and myristylbenzenesulfonic acid sodium salt, sulfuric esters of polyoxyethylene alkyl ether including CH₃(CH₂)₆CH₂O(C₂H₄O)₂SO₃H, CH₃(CH₂)₇CH₂O(C₂H₄O)_(3.5)SO₃H, CH₃(CH₂)₈CH₂O(C₂H₄O)₈SO₃H, CH₃(CH₂)₁₉CH₂O(C₂H₄O)₄SO₃H, and CH₃(CH₂)₁₀CH₂O(C₂H₄O)₆SO₃H, sodium salts, potassium salts, and amine salts of alkylnaphthylsulfonic acid, and mixtures thereof.

In these or other embodiments, the surfactant comprises the cationic surfactant. Cationic surfactants include, for example, various fatty acid amines and amides and their derivatives, and the salts of the fatty acid amines and amides. Examples of aliphatic fatty acid amines include dodecylamine acetate, octadecylamine acetate, and acetates of the amines of tallow fatty acids, homologues of aromatic amines having fatty acids such as dodecylanalin, fatty amides derived from aliphatic diamines such as undecylimidazoline, fatty amides derived from aliphatic diamines such asundecylimidazoline, fatty amides derived from disubstituted amines such as oleylaminodiethylamine, derivatives of ethylene diamine, quaternary ammonium compounds and their salts which are exemplified by tallow trimethyl ammonium chloride, dioctadecyldimethyl ammonium chloride, didodecyldimethyl ammonium chloride, dihexadecyl ammonium chloride, alkyltrimethylammonium hydroxides such as octyltrimethylammonium hydroxide, dodecyltrimethylammonium hydroxide, and hexadecyltrimethylammonium hydroxide, dialkyldimethylammonium hydroxides such as octyldimethylammonium hydroxide, decyldimethylammonium hydroxide, didodecyldimethylammonium hydroxide, dioctadecyldimethylammonium hydroxide, tallow trimethylammonium hydroxide, coconut oil, trimethylammonium hydroxide, methylpolyoxyethylene cocoammonium chloride, and dipalmitylhydroxyethylammonium methosulfate, amide derivatives of amino alcohols such as beta-hydroxylethylstearylamide, amine salts of long chain fatty acids, and mixtures thereof.

In these or other embodiments, the surfactant comprises the nonionic surfactant. Nonionic surfactants include, for example, polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers (such as, lauryl, cetyl, stearyl or octyl), polyoxyethylene alkylphenol ethers, polyoxyethylene lauryl ethers, polyoxyethylene sorbitan monoleates, polyoxyethylene alkyl esters, polyoxyethylene sorbitan alkyl esters, polyethylene glycol, polypropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, ethoxylated trimethylnonanols, polyoxyalkylene glycol modified polysiloxane surfactants, polyoxyalkylene-substituted silicones (rake or ABn types), silicone alkanolamides, silicone esters, silicone glycosides, dimethicone copolyols, fatty acid esters of polyols, for instance sorbitol and glyceryl mono-, di-, tri- and sesqui-oleates and stearates, glyceryl and polyethylene glycol laurates; fatty acid esters of polyethylene glycol (such as polyethylene glycol monostearates and monolaurates), polyoxyethylenated fatty acid esters (such as stearates and oleates) of sorbitol, and mixtures thereof.

In these or other embodiments, the surfactant comprises the amophoteric surfactant. Amphoteric surfactants, include, for example, amino acid surfactants, betaine acid surfactants, trimethylnonyl polyethylene glycol ethers and polyethylene glycol ether alcohols containing linear alkyl groups having from 11 to 15 carbon atoms, such as 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonyloxypolyethylene oxyethanol (6 EO) (sold as Tergitol®TMN-6 by OSi Specialties, A Witco Company, Endicott, N.Y.), 2,6,8-trimethyl-4-nonyloxypolyethylene oxyethanol (10 EO) (sold as Tergitol®TMN-10 by OSi Specialties, A Witco Company, Endicott, N.Y.), alkylene-oxypolyethylene oxyethanol (C₁₁₋₁₅ secondary alkyl, 9 EO) (sold as Tergitol®15-S-9 by OSi Specialties, A Witco Company, Endicott, N.Y.), alkylene-oxypolyethylene oxyethanol (C₁₁₋₁₅ secondary alkyl, 15 EO) (sold as Tergitol®15-S-15 by OSi Specialties, A Witco Company, Endicott, N.Y.), octylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanols having varying amounts of ethylene oxide units such as octylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol (40 EO) (sold as Triton® X405 by Rohm and Haas Company, Philadelphia, Pa.), nonionic ethoxylated tridecyl ethers available from Emery Industries, Mauldin, S.C. under the general tradename Trycol, alkali metal salts of dialkyl sulfosuccinates available from American Cyanamid Company, Wayne, N.J. under the general tradename Aerosol, polyethoxylated quaternary ammonium salts and ethylene oxide condensation products of the primary fatty amines (available from Armak Company, Chicago, Ill. under the tradenames Ethoquad, Ethomeen, or Arquad), polyoxyalkylene glycol modified polysiloxanes, N-alkylamidobetaines and derivatives thereof, proteins and derivatives thereof, glycine derivatives, sultaines, alkyl polyaminocarboxylates and alkylamphoacetates, and mixtures thereof. These surfactants may also be obtained from other suppliers under different tradenames.

The surfactant may be included in the emulsion at concentrations effective for emulsifying the non-aqueous phase in the aqueous phase (or vice versa). Such concentrations range from greater than 0 to 10, alternatively from 0.3 to 5, weight percent based on the total weight of the emulsion. The surfactant, or combination of surfactants, may be present in the aqueous phase of the emulsion, the non-aqueous phase of the emulsion, an interface of the aqueous and non-aqueous phases, or combinations thereof.

The emulsion may further comprise one or more various optional additives, such as coupling agents, antistatic agents, ultraviolet (UV) absorbers, plasticizers, leveling agents, preservatives, surface active materials (surfactants or detergents or emulsifiers), foam boosters, deposition agents, thickeners, water phase stabilizing agents, fillers, suspending agents, biocides, freeze/thaw additives, anti-freeze agents, viscosity modifiers, foam control agents, dyestuff (e.g. pigments), binders and combinations thereof.

Alternatively or in addition to the above, the emulsion may further comprise various additive compounds for improving properties of the film formed therefrom. Examples of additive compounds are silanes, such as tetrakis(dimethylamine)silane, tetraethylorthosilicate, glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane, triethylsilane, isobutyltrimethoxysilane; and siloxanes, such as heptamethyltrisiloxane, tetramethyldisloxane, etc.

In some embodiments, the emulsion is a coating composition, or may be formulated into a coating composition. Such coating compositions are typically utilized to provide a continuous protective coating on a substrate by applying the coating composition to a surface of the substrate. Examples of such substrates include organic or inorganic components, and may include household materials such as leathers, papers, woods, metals, plastics, fabrics, paints, and the like. The coating compositions may also be suitable for use in other applications as well, e.g. as a protective and/or decorative coating, as a component in a paint, etc.

In various embodiments, the compound and/or copolymer can be used as additives for epoxy coatings. Numerous epoxy coatings are understood in the art, including those described in U.S. Pat. No. 8,722,148 and US20060205861.

In various embodiments, the composition comprises the emulsion and an organic binder. The emulsion can be formed in situ in the composition, or the emulsion can be first prepared and then combined with the organic binder, along with any other optional components, to give the composition. In certain embodiments, the composition is formed by combining the emulsion and the organic binder, along with any optional components. The emulsion typically is present in the composition, i.e., forming the composition with the emulsion doesn't destroy the emulsion.

The organic binder is not limited and is generally selected based on end use applications of the composition. While exemplary examples are set forth below, any organic binder may be utilized in the composition. The organic binder may be reactive or non-reactive, and may be a thermoplastic and/or thermoset. Typically, the organic binder is an organic polymer and/or resin.

In certain embodiments, the organic binder comprises a natural latex. In these or other embodiments, the organic binder comprises a synthetic latex. The organic binder may also be a combination of natural and synthetic latex. For example, the organic binder is typically a natural and/or synthetic latex when the composition is utilized to prepare films or paints. Natural and synthetic latexes are known in the art. For example, depending on a selection of the organic binder, the composition may be utilized as a paint, e.g. a heat resistant paint, which may be solventless. The paint may be utilized in insulation applications, anti-fouling applications, architectural applications, commercial/industrial or residential applications, protective applications, leather applications, textile applications, etc.

Specific examples of organic binders include, but are not limited to, polyolefins, acrylic polymers, polyvinyl acetate, polyvinyl chloride, styrenes (e.g. styrene-butadiene rubber), acrylonitrile-butadienes, epoxy resins, phenolics, polyesters, polyvinylbutyral, phenoxys, polyureas, cellulosic resins, polyurethanes, polyamides, polyethers, alkyds, silicones, acrylonitriles, etc. The organic binder may comprise a combination of such organic binders, or copolymers or terpolymers including one or more such organic binders.

The content of the organic binder in the composition may vary on a number of factors, such as its selection, the type and amount of the emulsion present in the composition, end use applications of the composition, etc. Increased loadings of the organic binder generally result in films having greater hardness and other increased physical properties. In certain embodiments, the composition comprises the binder in an amount of from greater than 0 to less than 100, alternatively from greater than 0 to 50, alternatively from 0.1 to 40, alternatively from 5 to 15, wt. % based on the total weight of the composition.

The organic binder may be dispersed or disposed in a carrier vehicle. The carrier vehicle may be any suitable carrier vehicle, which typically solubilizes the organic binder. The carrier vehicle is typically a function of the organic binder utilized. The carrier vehicle may be water such that the composition as a whole is water-based, or may be a solvent other than water, e.g. an organic solvent. In certain embodiments, like the emulsion, the composition is substantially free from water. Substantially free from water is defined with respect to the emulsion.

In some embodiments the composition further comprises one or more optional components. The composition may comprise any of the optional components described above with respect to the emulsion. These optional components may be included in the composition from being present in the emulsion, may be incorporated into the composition independent from the emulsion, or both. Specific examples of optional components include, but are not limited to, colorants, coalescing aids, surfactants, thickeners, defoamers, compatibilizers, UV stabilizers, antioxidants, biocides, flame retardants, etc., Some of these optional components may be present in the emulsion, as described above, and thus included in the composition, or one or more of these optional components may be incorporated when forming the composition. Any of the optional components described above relative to the emulsion may also be present in the composition, either through introduction from the emulsion or from inclusion of an additional amount of the particular component. By way of example, the composition may comprise a catalyst, which may be the same as or different from any catalyst that may be present in the emulsion.

In certain embodiments, the composition further comprises one or more colorants, such as pigments, dyes, and the like. Such colorants can be organic or inorganic, synthetic or natural. Examples of colorants are set forth above regarding the emulsion. The emulsion and the composition itself may include different colorants which are independently selected. Additional examples of suitable colorants include cadmium yellow, cadmium red, cadmium green, cadmium orange, carbon black (including vine black, lamp black), ivory black (bone char), chrome yellow, chrome green, cobalt violet, cobalt blue, cerulean blue, aureolin (cobalt yellow), Azurite, Han purple, Han blue, Egyptian blue, Malachite, Paris green, Phthalocyanine Blue BN, Phthalocyanine Green G, verdigris, viridian, sanguine, caput mortuum, oxide red, red ochre, Venetian red, Prussian blue, yellow ochre, raw sienna, burnt sienna, raw umber, burnt umber, Cremnitz white, Naples yellow, vermilion titanium yellow, titanium beige, titanium white (TiO₂), titanium black, ultramarine, ultramarine green shade, zinc white, zinc ferrite, alizarin (synthesized or natural), alizarin crimson (synthesized or natural), gamboge, cochineal red, rose madder, indigo, Indian yellow, Tyrian purple, quinacridone, magenta, phthalo green, phthalo blue, pigment red 170, or any combinations thereof.

In particular embodiments, the composition further comprises a coalescing aid. Suitable coalescing aids include any compound that decreases the minimum film-formation temperature of the organic binder, when the organic binder indeed forms a film, and/or increases the rate of solid film formation from the organic binder when any carrier vehicle or water is removed from the composition. Examples of suitable coalescing aids include glycol ethers, 2,2,4-trimethyl-1,3-pentanediol isobutyrate, and combinations thereof

In certain embodiments, the composition comprises a surfactant. The surfactant may be the same as or different from any surfactant utilized in the emulsion, examples of which are set forth above.

Thickeners (or rheology modifiers) may also be included in the composition to achieve desired viscosity and flow properties. Depending on their selection, as the selection of the organic binder, the thickeners may function by, for example, forming multiple hydrogen bonds with the organic binder, thereby causing chain entanglement, looping and/or swelling which results in volume restriction. In certain embodiments, thickeners such as cellulose derivatives including hydroxyethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose and carboxymethyl cellulose, may be utilized.

In some embodiments, the composition includes a defoamer. The defoamer may be any suitable chemical additive that reduces and hinders the formation of foam in the composition. Defoamers are known in the art and are typically selected based on other components present in the composition.

When the composition comprises the compatibilizer, the compatibilizer may be any compound or component which modifies, alternatively improves, the wetting of the components in the composition. Examples of such compatibilizers include titanium alcoholates, esters of phosphoric, phosphorous, phosphonic, and silicic acids, metallic salts and esters of aliphatic, aromatic, and cycloaliphatic acids, ethylene/acrylic or methacrylic acids, ethylene/esters of acrylic or methacrylic acid, ethylene/vinyl acetate resins, styrene/maleic anhydride resins or esters thereof, acrylonitrilebutadiene styrene resins, methacrylate/butadiene styrene resins (MBS), styrene acrylonitrile resins (SAN), and butadieneacrylonitrile copolymers. Alternatively or in addition, the compatibilizer may comprise a silane, e.g. a hydrocarbonoxysilane such as an alkoxysilane, a combination of an alkoxysilane and a hydroxy-functional polyorganosiloxane, an aminofunctional silane, or a combination thereof. The silane may include any functional group, which may be an adhesion-promoting group, such as amino, epoxy, mercapto and/or acrylate groups. Combinations of functional groups may be utilized, e.g. the (D) compatibilizer may comprise an epoxy-functional alkoxysilane. Suitable epoxy-functional organic groups are exemplified by 3-glycidoxypropyl and (epoxycyclohexyl)ethyl. Unsaturated organic groups are exemplified by 3-methacryloyloxypropyl, 3-acryloyloxypropyl, and unsaturated monovalent hydrocarbon groups such as vinyl, allyl, hexenyl, undecylenyl. Examples of suitable epoxy-functional alkoxysilanes include 3-glycidoxypropyltrim ethoxysilane, 3-glycidoxypropyltriethoxysilane, (epoxycyclohexyl)ethyldimethoxysilane, (epoxycyclohexyl)ethyldiethoxysilane and combinations thereof. Examples of suitable unsaturated alkoxysilanes include vinyltrimethoxysilane, allyltrimethoxysilane, allyltriethoxysilane, hexenyltrimethoxysilane, undecylenyltrimethoxysilane, 3-methacryloyloxypropyl trimethoxysilane, 3-methacryloyloxypropyl triethoxysilane, 3-acryloyloxypropyl trimethoxysilane, 3-acryloyloxypropyl triethoxysilane, and combinations thereof. Aminofunctional silanes, such as an aminofunctional alkoxysilanes, may have various amino groups, as understood in the art. Other examples of compatibilizers include modified polyethylene and modified polypropylene, which are obtained by modifying polyethylene and polypropylene, respectively, using a reactive group, including polar monomers such as maleic anhydride or esters, acrylic or methacrylic acid or esters, vinylacetate, acrylonitrile, and styrene.

Specific examples of UV stabilizers include phenol, 2-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-6-dodecyl-4-methyl-, branched and linear (TINUVIN® 571). Additional examples of suitable UV stabilizers include bis(1,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidyl) sebacate; methyl I,2,2,6,6-pentamethyl-4-piperidyl/sebacate; and a combination thereof (TINUVIN® 272). These and other TINUVIN® additives, such as TINUVIN® 765 are commercially available from Ciba Specialty Chemicals of Tarrytown, N.Y., U.S.A. Other UV and light stabilizers are commercially available, and are exemplified by LowLite from Chemtura, OnCap from PolyOne, and Light Stabilizer 210 from E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company of Delaware, U.S.A. An example of an oligomeric antioxidant stabilizer (specifically, hindered amine light stabilizer (HALS)) is Ciba TINUVIN® 622, which is a dimethylester of butanedioic acid copolymerized with 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6-tetramethyl-1-piperidine ethanol.

If utilized, the antioxidant may be any antioxidant known in the art. Specific examples thereof include phenolic antioxidants and combinations of phenolic antioxidants with stabilizers. Phenolic antioxidants include fully sterically hindered phenols and partially hindered phenols; and sterically hindered amines such as tetramethyl-piperidine derivatives. Suitable phenolic antioxidants include vitamin E and IRGANOX® 1010 from Ciba Specialty Chemicals, U.S.A. IRGANOX® 1010 comprises pentaerythritol tetrakis(3-(3,5-di-t-butyl-4-hydroxyphenyl)propionate). Additional examples of antioxidants are acetyl cysteine, arbutin, ascorbic acid, ascorbic acid polypeptide, ascorbyl dipalmitate, ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate, ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbyl stearate, BHA, p-hydroxyanisole, BHT, t-butyl hydroquinone, caffeic acid, Camellia sinensis oil, chitosan ascorbate, chitosan glycolate, chitosan salicylate, chlorogenic acids, cysteine, cysteine HCl, decyl mercaptomethylimidazole, erythorbic acid, diamylhydroquinone, di-t-butylhydroquinone, dicetyl thiodipropionate, dicyclopentadiene/t-butylcresol copolymer, digalloyl trioleate, dilauryl thiodipropionate, dimyristyl thiodipropionate, dioleyl tocopheryl methylsilanol, isoquercitrin, diosmine, disodium ascorbyl sulfate, disodium rutinyl disulfate, distearyl thiodipropionate, ditridecyl thiodipropionate, dodecyl gallate, ethyl ferulate, ferulic acid, hydroquinone, hydroxylamine HCl, hydroxylamine sulfate, isooctyl thioglycolate, kojic acid, madecassicoside, magnesium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, melatonin, methoxy-PEG-7 rutinyl succinate, methylene di-t-butylcresol, methylsilanol ascorbate, nordihydroguaiaretic acid, octyl gallate, phenylthioglycolic acid, phloroglucinol, potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate, thiodiglycolamide, potassium sulfite, propyl gallate, rosmarinic acid, rutin, sodium ascorbate, sodium ascorbyl/cholesteryl phosphate, sodium bisulfite, sodium erythorbate, sodium metabisulfide, sodium sulfite, sodium thioglycolate, sorbityl furfural, tea tree (Melaleuca aftemifolia) oil, tocopheryl acetate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, tocopheryl linoleate/oleate, thiodiglycol, tocopheryl succinate, thiodiglycolic acid, thioglycolic acid, thiolactic acid, thiosalicylic acid, thiotaurine, retinol, tocophereth-5, tocophereth-10, tocophereth-12, tocophereth-18, tocophereth-50, tocopherol, tocophersolan, tocopheryl linoleate, tocopheryl nicotinate, tocoquinone, o-tolyl biguanide, tris(nonylphenyl) phosphite, ubiquinone, zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate, and mixtures thereof.

Biocides may be exemplified by fungicides, herbicides, pesticides, antimicrobial agents, or a combination thereof.

Specific examples of fungicides include N-substituted benzimidazole carbamate, benzimidazolyl carbamate such as methyl 2-benzimidazolylcarbamate, ethyl 2-benzimidazolylcarbamate, isopropyl 2-benzimidazolylcarbamate, methyl N-{2-[I—(N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl)benzimidazolyl]}carbamate, methyl N-{2-[1-(N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl)-6-methylbenzimidazolyl]}carbamate, methyl N-{2-[1-(N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl)-5-methylbenzimidazolyl]}carbamate, methyl N-{2-[I—(N-methylcarbamoyl)benzimidazolyl]}carbamate, methyl N-{2-[l-(N-methylcarbamoyl)-6-methylbenzimidazolyl]}carbamate, methyl N-{2-[l-(N-methylcarbamoyl)-5-methylbenzimidazolyl]}carbamate, ethyl N-{2-[I—(N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl)benzimidazolyl]}carbamate, ethyl N-{2-[2-(N-methylcarbamoyl)benzimidazolyl]}carbamate, ethyl N-{2-[1-(N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl)-6-methylbenzimidazolyl]}carbamate, ethyl N-{2-[l-(N-methylcarbamoyl)-6-methylbenzimidazolyl]}carbamate, isopropyl N-{2-[I—(N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl)benzimidazolyl]}carbamate, isopropyl N-{2-[I—(N-methylcarbamoyl)benzimidazolyl]}carbamate, methyl N-{2-[I—(N-prop ylcarbamoyl)benzimidazolyl]}carbamate, methyl N-{2-[I—(N-butylcarbamoyl)benzimidazolyl]}carbamate, methoxyethyl N-{2-[I—(N-prop ylcarbamoyl)benzimidazolyl]}carbamate, methoxyethyl N-{2-[I—(N-butylcarbamoyl)benzimidazolyl]}carbamate, ethoxyethyl N-{2-[I—(N-prop ylcarbamoyl)benzimidazolyl]}carbamate, ethoxyethyl N-{2-[I—(N-butylcarbamoyl)benzimidazolyl]}carbamate, methyl N-{1-(N,N-dimethylcarbamoyloxy)benzimidazolyl]}carbamate, methyl N-{2-[N-methylcarbamoyloxy)benzimidazolyl]}carbamate, methyl N-{2-[I—(N-butylcarbamoyloxy)benzoimidazolyl]}carbamate, ethoxyethyl N-{2-[I—(N-prop ylcarbamoyl)benzimidazolyl]}carbamate, ethoxyethyl N-{2-[I—(N-butylcarbamoyloxy)benzoimidazolyl]}carbamate, methyl N-{2-[I—(N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl)-6-chlorobenzimidazolyl]}carbamate, and methyl N-{2-[I—(N,N-dimethylcarbamoyl)-6-nitrobenzimidazolyl]}carbamate; 10, 10′-oxybisphenoxarsine (which has trade name Vinyzene, OB PA), di-iodomethyl-para-tolylsulfone, benzothiophene-2-cyclohexylcarboxamide-S,S-dioxide, N-(fluordichloridemethylthio)phthalimide (which has trade names Fluor-Folper, and Preventol A3); methyl-benzimideazol-2-ylcarbamate (which has trade names Carbendazim, and Preventol BCM), zinc-bis (2-pyridylthio-I-oxide) (zinc pyrithion) 2-(4-thiazolyl)-benzimidazol, N-phenyl-iodpropargylcarbamate, N-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-on, 4,5-dichloride-2-n-octyl-4-isothiazolin-3-on, N-butyl-1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-on and/or triazolyl-compounds, such as tebuconazol in combination with zeolites containing silver.

Alternatively, the biocide may comprise a boron containing material, e.g., boric anhydride, borax, or disodium octaborate tetrahydrate; which may function as a pesticide, fungicide, and/or flame retardant.

Specific examples of suitable flame retardants include carbon black, hydrated aluminum hydroxide, and silicates such as wollastonite, platinum and platinum compounds. Alternatively, the flame retardant, if utilized, may be selected from halogen based flame-retardants such as decabromodiphenyloxide, octabromodiphenyl oxide, hexabromocyclododecane, decabromobiphenyl oxide, diphenyoxybenzene, ethylene bis-tetrabromophthalmide, pentabromoethyl benzene, pentabromobenzyl acrylate, tribromophenyl maleic imide, tetrabromobisphenyl A, bis-(tribromophenoxy) ethane, bis-(pentabromophenoxy) ethane, polydibomophenylene oxide, tribromophenylallyl ether, bis-dibromopropyl ether, tetrabromophthalic anhydride, dibromoneopentyl gycol, dibromoethyl dibromocyclohexane, pentabromodiphenyl oxide, tribromostyrene, pentabromochlorocyclohexane, tetrabromoxylene, hexabromocyclododecane, brominated polystyrene, tetradecabromodiphenoxybenzene, trifluoropropene and PVC. Alternatively, the flame retardant, if utilized, may be selected from phosphorus based flame-retardants such as (2,3-dibromopropyl)-phosphate, phosphorus, cyclic phosphates, triaryl phosphate, bis-melaminium pentate, pentaerythritol bicyclic phosphate, dimethyl methyl phosphate, phosphine oxide diol, triphenyl phosphate, tris-(2-chloroethyl) phosphate, phosphate esters such as tricreyl, trixylenyl, isodecyl diphenyl, ethylhexyl diphenyl, phosphate salts of various amines such as ammonium phosphate, trioctyl, tributyl or tris-butoxyethyl phosphate ester. Other suitable flame retardants may include tetraalkyl lead compounds such as tetraethyl lead, iron pentacarbonyl, manganese methyl cyclopentadienyl tricarbonyl, melamine and derivatives such as melamine salts, guanidine, dicyandiamide, ammonium sulphamate, alumina trihydrate, and magnesium hydroxide alumina trihydrate.

Aqueous compositions include any composition that includes water as a component, generally as a primary or majority component (e.g. as a solvent, carrier or medium). In these embodiments, the aqueous composition further comprises the compound and/or copolymer of this disclosure.

As understood in the art, surfactants are compounds that lower the surface tension (or interfacial tension) between two liquids, between a gas and a liquid, or between a liquid and a solid. Surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants. Surfactants can serve as cleaning, wetting, dispersing, emulsifying, foaming and anti-foaming agents in many practical applications and products, including, but not limited to, detergents, fabric softeners, emulsions, soaps, paints, adhesives, inks, anti-fogs, ski waxes, snowboard wax, deinking of recycled papers, in flotation, washing and enzymatic processes, laxatives, etc. Agrochemical formulations such as some herbicides, insecticides, biocides (sanitizers), and spermicides may also include one or more surfactants. Personal care products such as cosmetics, shampoos, shower gel, hair conditioners (after shampoo), and toothpastes often include one or more surfactants.

In various embodiments, the surfactant composition comprises the compound and/or copolymer of this disclosure. In certain embodiments, the surfactant composition further comprises one or more additives understood in the art, such as water and/or other vehicles, one or more conventional surfactants, etc. One of skill in the art appreciates that surfactant compositions may also be referred to as wetting compositions, surface tension modifiers, or dispersant compositions. In some applications, there may be slight nuances as to differences in form, function, and/or end application of such compositions.

In other embodiments, the compound itself—and/or the copolymer itself—is a surfactant. In these embodiments, the compound and/or copolymer may be referred to as a dispersant, a wetting agent, or a surface tension modifier.

In various embodiments, the composition is selected from the group consisting of film-forming compositions, including foaming and substantially non-foaming compositions, aqueous and non-aqueous compositions, and combinations thereof. Certain films are described below. The composition may be curable, partially curable, or may not cure. In embodiments where the composition is at least partially curable to curable, the composition can change form, such as going from a liquid to a more viscous liquid, a gel, a semi-solid, or a solid.

In various embodiments, the composition is useful as an antiblocking (or anti-blocking) additive (or agent). In these embodiments, the composition may also provide scratch resistance and a low coefficient of friction (COF). In certain embodiments, the compound itself—and/or the copolymer itself—is the antiblocking additive.

Antiblocking agents are often used in or for films, e.g. in polyolefin films, to improve the slippage among individual molecules of the antiblocking agent and are important ingredients for the post-processing conversion (cutting, folding, welding etc.) of such films. Blocking is a common problem encountered by manufacturers of films and coatings. Blocking is the adhesion of two adjacent layers of film. It is a problem most associated with polyethylene and polypropylene films (either blown or cast) and to a lesser extent in extrusion coated or laminated products. Blocking of adjacent film layers occurs due to the presence of van der Waals forces between the amorphous regions of the polymer. These forces increase with reduced distance between the two layers, thereby increasing blocking when two layers are pressed together (e.g. binding onto a take up roll or stacking of finished, converted films). Another possible reason for blocking is the presence of low molecular weight species (such as oligomers) which tend to migrate to the surface of the film.

An effective method for combating these handling problems is to add an antiblocking additive. An antiblocking additive present in the resin microscopically protrudes from the film surface. This creates asperities (“little bumps”) which help to minimize the film-to-film surface contact, increasing the distance between the two layers, thereby minimizing blocking.

The blocking between adjacent layers results in increased friction and the addition of an antiblocking agent generally contributes to a reduction in the film-to-film COF. COF is a measure of the relative difficulty with which one surface will slide over an adjoining surface. The greater the resistance to sliding, the higher the COF value (e.g. “low-slip” or “no-slip” films, sometimes referred to as “high COF” films).

In various embodiments, the composition is an agricultural composition. At least one of the compound and copolymer can be used as an additive for the agricultural composition. Numerous types of compositions for facilitating agriculture are understood in the art, including those that promote plant grown, control or prevent weeds, control or prevent varmints and insects, etc. Whether using a plant growth regulator or a genetically altered plant, any number of agronomically suitable additives, adjuvants and/or phytocatalysts are applied to the plants to support or enhance plant growth, including: fertilizers containing elements such as nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, elevated carbon dioxide, hydrogen peroxide, iron and manganese; secondary nutrients such as sources of sulfur, calcium, and magnesium; micronutrients, such as boron, cobalt, copper, molybdenum, zinc, nickel; water soluble carbohydrates such as sucrose, fructose and glucose; and various alkyl glucosides.

In various embodiments, the composition includes at least one pesticide. The term pesticide is understood to encompass herbicides, insecticides, acaricides, nematicides, ectoparasiticides, fungicides and plant growth regulators. The composition is not limited in this regard.

Examples of classes of compounds that have herbicidal activity include imidazolinones such as imazaquin, sulfonylureas such as chlorimuron-ethyl, triazolopyrimidine sulfonamides such as flumetsulam, aryloxyphenoxy propionates such as quizalofop ethyl, aryl ureas such as isoproturon and chlorotoluron, triazines such as atrazine and simazine, aryl carboxylic acids such as picloram, aryloxy alkanoic acids such as MCPA, chloroacetanilides such as metazachlor, dintroanilines such as oryzalin, pyrazoles such as pyrazolynate and diphenyl ethers such as bifenox. Examples of classes of compounds that have insecticidal activity include benzoyl ureas such as hexaflumuron, diacylhydrazines such as tebufenozide, carbamates such as carbofuran, pyrethroids such as cypermethrin, organophosphates such as phosmet, triazoles, and natural products such as spinosyns.

Examples of classes of compounds that have fungicidal activity include morpholines such as dimethomorph, phenylamides such as benalaxyl, azoles such as hexaconazole, strobilurins such as azoxystrobin, phthalonitriles such as chlorothalonil and phenoxyquinolines such as quinoxyfen.

Examples of insecticides/acaricides are benthiocarb, diflubenzuron, teflubenzuron, lufenuron, diafenthiuron or pyrethroide such as bifenthrin, bioallethrin, tau-fluvalinate, resmethrin, permethrin, cypermethrin, cyfluthrin, cyhalothrin, deltamethrin, tefluthrin or tetramethrin; furtheron pymetrozin, thiocyclam, fenoxycarb, methopren, abamectin and emamectin.

In various embodiments, the compound and/or copolymer can be used for treatment of particles, for example, as intermediates to treat metal oxide particle surfaces. The particles can be of various sizes and particle size distributions, including nano- and micro-sized.

The metal oxide particles can be any suitable metal oxide particles. Suitable metal oxide particles include, for example, aluminum oxide, titanium oxide, silica, tin oxide, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide, strontium oxide particles, mixtures thereof, and co-oxides thereof.

The particles may be electrically and/or thermally conductive or non-conductive. In certain embodiments, the particles are classified as electrically conductive filler, which can be a metal or a conductive non-metal; or metal or non-metal particles having an outer surface of a metal, with the outer surface metal being a noble metal such as silver, gold, platinum, palladium, and alloys thereof, or a base metal such as nickel, aluminum, copper, or steel. The particles can also have an outer surface of a metal with a core of particles consisting of copper, solid glass, hollow glass, mica, nickel, ceramic fiber or polymeric such as polystyrene and polymethylmethacrylate.

In certain embodiments, the particles are classified as thermally conductive filler, which can be a metal particle, metal oxide particle, thermally conductive non-metal powder, or combinations thereof. The thermally conductive filler can be aluminum, copper, gold, nickel, silver, alumina, magnesium oxide, beryllium oxide, chromium oxide, titanium oxide, zinc oxide, barium titanate, diamond, graphite, carbon or silicon nano-sized particles, boron nitride, aluminum nitride, boron carbide, titanium carbide, silicon carbide, and tungsten carbide.

Examples of mineral fillers or pigments which can be treated include titanium dioxide, aluminium trihydroxide (also called ATH), magnesium dihydroxide, mica, kaolin, calcium carbonate, non-hydrated, partially hydrated, or hydrated fluorides, chlorides, bromides, iodides, chromates, carbonates, hydroxides, phosphates, hydrogen phosphates, nitrates, oxides, and sulphates of sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, and barium; zinc oxide, aluminium oxide, antimony pentoxide, antimony trioxide, beryllium oxide, chromium oxide, iron oxide, lithopone, boric acid or a borate salt such as zinc borate, barium metaborate or aluminium borate, mixed metal oxides such as aluminosilicate, vermiculite, silica including fumed silica, fused silica, precipitated silica, quartz, sand, and silica gel; rice hull ash, ceramic and glass beads, zeolites, metals such as aluminium flakes or powder, bronze powder, copper, gold, molybdenum, nickel, silver powder or flakes, stainless steel powder, tungsten, hydrous calcium silicate, barium titanate, silica-carbon black composite, functionalized carbon nanotubes, cement, fly ash, slate flour, ceramic or glass beads, bentonite, clay, talc, anthracite, apatite, attapulgite, boron nitride, cristobalite, diatomaceous earth, dolomite, ferrite, feldspar, graphite, calcined kaolin, molybdenum disulfide, perlite, pumice, pyrophyllite, sepiolite, zinc stannate, zinc sulphide or wollastonite.

Other fillers which may be treated include natural fibres such as wood flour, wood fibres, cotton fibres or agricultural fibres such as wheat straw, hemp, flax, kenaf, kapok, jute, ramie, sisal, henequen, corn fibre or coir, nut shells or rice hulls, lignin, starch, or cellulose and cellulose-containing products, or certain synthetic fibres such as aramid fibres, nylon fibres, cotton fibres or glass fibres, or plastic microspheres of polytetrafluoroethylene or polyethylene and the invention includes treatment of such fillers. The filler can be a solid organic pigment such as those incorporating azo, indigoid, triphenylmethane, anthraquinone, hydroquinone or xanthine dyes, or a solid organic flame retardant such as polychlorobiphenyl or decabromodiphenyl oxide or a phosphorus-containing flame retardant.

In various embodiments, the compound and/or copolymer can be used to modify a siloxane or composition comprising at least one siloxane. The modification may be direct or indirect, such as in stances where the compound may react with the siloxane. Additional embodiments of the composition are described below.

The composition may include one or more fillers. The fillers may be one or more reinforcing fillers, non-reinforcing fillers, or mixtures thereof. Examples of finely divided, reinforcing fillers include high surface area fumed and precipitated silicas including rice hull ash and to a degree calcium carbonate. Examples of finely divided non-reinforcing fillers include crushed quartz, diatomaceous earths, barium sulphate, iron oxide, titanium dioxide and carbon black, talc, and wollastonite. Other fillers which might be used alone or in addition to the above include carbon nanotubes, e.g. multiwall carbon nanotubes aluminite, hollow glass spheres, calcium sulphate (anhydrite), gypsum, calcium sulphate, magnesium carbonate, clays such as kaolin, aluminum trihydroxide, magnesium hydroxide (brucite), graphite, copper carbonate, e.g. malachite, nickel carbonate, e.g. zarachite, barium carbonate, e.g. witherite and/or strontium carbonate e.g. strontianite. Further alternative fillers include aluminum oxide, silicates from the group consisting of olivine group; garnet group; aluminosilicates; ring silicates; chain silicates; and sheet silicates. In certain embodiments, the composition includes at least one filler comprising hollow particles, e.g. hollow spheres. Such fillers can be useful for contributing to porosity and/or overall void fraction of the foam. In certain embodiments, some fillers can be utilized to tune the thixotropic property of the composition.

The filler if present, may optionally be surface treated with a treating agent. Treating agents and treating methods are understood in the art. The surface treatment of the filler(s) is typically performed, for example with a fatty acid or a fatty acid ester such as a stearate, or with organosilanes, organosiloxanes, or organosilazanes such as hexaalkyi disilazane or short chain siloxane diols. Generally the surface treatment renders the filler(s) hydrophobic and therefore easier to handle and obtain a homogeneous mixture with the other components in the composition. Silanes such as R⁵ _(e)Si(OR⁶)_(4-e) where R⁵ is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent hydrocarbon group of 6 to 20 carbon atoms, for example, alkyl groups such as hexyl, octyl, dodecyl, tetradecyl, hexadecyl, and octadecyl, and aralkyl groups such as benzyl and phenylethyl, R⁶ is an alkyl group of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and subscript “e” is equal to 1, 2 or 3, may also be utilized as the treating agent for fillers. In certain embodiments, at least one of the compound and copolymer can used as a treating agent as described above, optionally in combination with one or more conventional treating agents.

In various embodiments, the composition further comprises a reaction inhibitor. For example, an alkyne alcohol such as 2-methyl-3-butyn-2-ol, 3,5-dimethyl-1-hexyn-3-ol, or 2-phenyl-3-butyn-2-ol; an ene-yne compound such as 3-methyl-3-penten-1-yne or 3,5-dimethyl-3-hexen-1-yne; or 1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetravinylcyclotetrasiloxane, 1,3,5,7-tetramethyl-1,3,5,7-tetrahexenylcyclotetrasiloxane, or a benzotriazole may be incorporated as an optional component in the composition.

In various embodiments, the composition further comprises a thixotropic agent. Suitable thixotropic agents include rheological agents, specific examples of such agents may be found in U.S. Pub. Nos. 2018/0066115 A1 and 2018/0208797 A1.

In various embodiments, the composition further comprises an adhesion-imparting agent. The adhesion-imparting agent can improve adhesion of the foam to a base material being contacted during curing, e.g. the second surface 36. In certain embodiments, the adhesion-imparting agent is selected from organosilicon compounds having at least one alkoxy group bonded to a silicon atom in a molecule. This alkoxy group is exemplified by a methoxy group, an ethoxy group, a propoxy group, a butoxy group, and a methoxyethoxy group. Moreover, non-alkoxy groups bonded to a silicon atom of this organosilicon compound are exemplified by substituted or non-substituted monovalent hydrocarbon groups such as alkyl groups, alkenyl groups, aryl groups, aralkyl groups, halogenated alkyl groups and the like; epoxy group-containing monovalent organic groups such as a 3-glycidoxypropyl group, a 4-glycidoxybutyl group, or similar glycidoxyalkyl groups; a 2-(3,4-epoxycyclohexyl)ethyl group, a 3-(3,4-epoxycyclohexyl)propyl group, or similar epoxycyclohexylalkyl groups; and a 4-oxiranylbutyl group, an 8-oxiranyloctyl group, or similar oxiranylalkyl groups; acrylic group-containing monovalent organic groups such as a 3-methacryloxypropyl group and the like; and a hydrogen atom.

This organosilicon compound generally has a silicon-bonded alkenyl group or silicon-bonded hydrogen atom. Moreover, due to the ability to impart good adhesion with respect to various types of base materials, this organosilicon compound generally has at least one epoxy group-containing monovalent organic group in a molecule. This type of organosilicon compound is exemplified by organosilane compounds, organosiloxane oligomers and alkyl silicates. Molecular structure of the organosiloxane oligomer or alkyl silicate is exemplified by a linear chain structure, partially branched linear chain structure, branched chain structure, ring-shaped structure, and net-shaped structure. A linear chain structure, branched chain structure, and net-shaped structure are typical. This type of organosilicon compound is exemplified by silane compounds such as 3-glycidoxypropyltrimethoxysilane, 2-(3,4-epoxycyclohexyl)-ethyltrimethoxysilane, 3-methacryloxy propyltrimethoxysilane, and the like; siloxane compounds having at least one silicon-bonded alkenyl group or silicon-bonded hydrogen atom, and at least one silicon-bonded alkoxy group in a molecule; mixtures of a silane compound or siloxane compound having at least one silicon-bonded alkoxy group and a siloxane compound having at least one silicon-bonded hydroxy group and at least one silicon-bonded alkenyl group in the molecule; and methyl polysilicate, ethyl polysilicate, and epoxy group-containing ethyl polysilicate.

In various embodiments, the composition includes at least one blowing agent. If utilized, the blowing agent can be selected from the group of chemical blowing agents, physical blowing agents, and combinations thereof. The amount of blowing agent utilized can vary depending on the desired outcome. For example, the amount of blowing agent can be varied to tailor final foam density and foam rise profile.

The composition can include carrier vehicles (or diluents) include silicones, both linear and cyclic, organic oils, organic solvents and mixtures of these. Specific examples of solvents may be found in U.S. Pat. No. 6,200,581. The carrier vehicle may also be a low viscosity organopolysiloxane or a volatile methyl siloxane or a volatile ethyl siloxane or a volatile methyl ethyl siloxane having a viscosity at 25° C. in the range of 1 to 1,000 mm²/sec, such as hexamethylcyclotrisiloxane, octamethylcyclotetrasiloxane, ecamethylcyclopentasiloxane, dodecamethylcyclohexasiloxane, octamethyltrisiloxane, decamethyltetrasiloxane, dodecamethylpentasiloxane, tetradecamethylhexasiloxane, exadeamethylheptasiloxane, heptamethyl-3-{(trimethylsilyl)oxy)}trisiloxane, hexamethyl-3,3,bis{(trimethylsilyl)oxy}trisiloxane pentamethyl{(trimethylsilyl)oxy}cyclotrisiloxane as well as polydimethylsiloxanes, polyethylsiloxanes, polymethylethylsiloxanes, polymethylphenylsiloxanes, polydiphenylsiloxanes, caprylyl methicone, and any mixtures thereof.

In some embodiments, the composition comprises one or more additional components, such as a rheology modifier, a polar organic solvent, a thickener, an inorganic salt (e.g. calcium chloride), a personal care active/ingredient, a fragrance, or combinations thereof. Typically, the one or more additional components are selected based on a desired use of the composition. For example, in some embodiments the composition is formulated for use as a personal care composition and further comprises a personal care ingredient. The specific personal care ingredient, or a mixture of specific personal care ingredients, may be selected based on the type of personal care composition the composition is being formulated as. In these embodiments, the personal care ingredient may be a liquid, a solid, an encapsulated liquid, etc. Various examples of the personal care ingredient are described below. Any of these personal care ingredients, or a combination of two or more different personal care ingredients, may be utilized as the personal care ingredient. For clarity and consistency, “the personal care ingredient” encompasses embodiments where the composition includes but one or two or more personal care ingredients.

In specific embodiments, the personal care ingredient is an antiperspirant and/or deodorant (AP/DEO) agent. In these embodiments, the composition may be referred to as an antiperspirant and/or deodorant (AP/DEO) composition. Examples of antiperspirant agents and deodorant agents include aluminum chloride, aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex GLY, aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex PEG, aluminum chlorohydrex, aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex PG, aluminum chlorohydrex PEG, aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrate, aluminum chlorohydrex PG, aluminum zirconium trichlorohydrex GLY, hexachlorophene, benzalkonium chloride, aluminum sesquichlorohydrate, sodium bicarbonate, aluminum sesquichlorohydrex PEG, chlorophyllin-copper complex, triclosan, aluminum zirconium octachlorohydrate, zinc ricinoleate, and mixtures thereof.

In certain embodiments, the personal care ingredient comprises a skin care ingredient. If utilized to prepare the composition, the skin care ingredient is typically selected from water phase stabilizing agents, cosmetic biocides, conditioning agents (which may be silicone, cationic, hydrophobic, etc.), emollients, moisturizers, colorants, dyes, ultraviolet (UV) absorbers, sunscreen agents, antioxidants, fragrances, antimicrobial agents, antibacterial agents, antifungal agents, antiaging actives, anti-acne agents, skin-lightening agents, pigments, preservatives, pH controlling agents, electrolytes, chelating agents, plant extracts, botanical extracts, sebum absorbents, sebum control agents, vitamins, waxes, surfactants, detergents, emulsifiers, thickeners, propellant gases, skin protectants, film forming polymers, light scattering agents, and combinations thereof. In some of these embodiments, the composition may be referred to as a skin care composition, a cosmetic composition, a sunscreen, a shower gel, a soap, a hydrogel, a cream, a lotion, a balm, foundation, lipstick, eyeliner, a cuticle coat, a blush, etc., based on the particular personal care ingredients utilized. Various species of such skin care ingredients are set forth below, with similar and alternative species known by one of ordinary skill in the art.

Examples of emollients include volatile or non-volatile silicone oils; silicone resins such as polypropylsilsesquioxane and phenyl trimethicone; silicone elastomers such as dimethicone crosspolymer; alkylmethylsiloxanes such as C₃₀₋₄₅ alkyl methicone; volatile or non-volatile hydrocarbon compounds, such as squalene, paraffin oils, petrolatum oils and naphthalene oils; hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated polyisobutene; isoeicosane; squalane; isoparaffin; isododecane; isodecane or isohexa-decane; branched C₈-C₁₆ esters; isohexyl neopentanoate; ester oils such as isononyl isononanoate, cetostearyl octanoate, isopropyl myristate, palmitate derivatives (e.g. dextrin palmitate), stearates derivatives, diisostearyl malate, isostearyl isostearate and the heptanoates, octanoates, decanoates or ricinoleates of alcohols or of polyalcohols, or mixtures thereof; hydrocarbon oils of plant origin, such as wheatgerm, sunflower, grapeseed, castor, shea, avocado, olive, soybean, sweet almond, palm, rapeseed, cotton seed, hazelnut, macadamia, jojoba, blackcurrant, evening primrose; or triglycerides of caprylic/capric acids; higher fatty acids, such as oleic acid, linoleic acid or linolenic acid, and mixtures thereof.

Examples of waxes include hydrocarbon waxes such as beeswax, lanolin wax, rice wax, carnauba wax, candelilla wax, microcrystalline waxes, paraffins, ozokerite, polyethylene waxes, synthetic wax, ceresin, lanolin, lanolin derivatives, cocoa butter, shellac wax, bran wax, capok wax, sugar cane wax, montan wax, whale wax, bayberry wax, silicone waxes (e.g. polymethylsiloxane alkyls, alkoxys and/or esters, C₃₀₋₄₅ alkyldimethylsilyl polypropylsilsesquioxane), stearyl dimethicone, alkylmethylsiloxanes including long-chain alkyl groups in alkylmethylsiloxy units, and mixtures thereof.

Examples of moisturizers include lower molecular weight aliphatic diols such as propylene glycol and butylene glycol; polyols such as glycerine and sorbitol; and polyoxyethylene polymers such as polyethylene glycol 200; hyaluronic acid and its derivatives, and mixtures thereof.

Examples of thickeners include acrylamide copolymers, acrylate copolymers and salts thereof (such as sodium polyacrylate), xanthan gum and derivatives, cellulose gum and cellulose derivatives (such as methylcellulose, methylhydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxyethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, polypropylhydroxyethylcellulose), starch and starch derivatives (such as hydroxyethylamylose and starch amylase), polyoxyethylene, carbomer, alginates (such as sodium alginate), arabic gum, cassia gum, carob gum, scleroglucan gum, gellan gum, rhamsan gum, karaya gum, carrageenan gum, guar gum and guar gum derivatives, cocamide derivatives (including cocamidopropyl betaine and cocamide MIPA), alkyl alcohols (such as cetearyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, and other fatty alcohols), gelatin, PEG-derivatives, saccharides (such as fructose, glucose) and saccharides derivatives (such as PEG-120 methyl glucose diolate), and mixtures thereof.

Examples of water phase stabilizing agents include electrolytes (e.g. alkali metal salts and alkaline earth salts, especially the chloride, borate, citrate, and sulfate salts of sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium, as well as aluminum chlorohydrate, and polyelectrolytes, especially hyaluronic acid and sodium hyaluronate), polyols (glycerine, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, and sorbitol), alcohols such as ethyl alcohol, and hydrocolloids, and mixtures thereof.

Examples of pH controlling agents include any water soluble acid such as a carboxylic acid or a mineral acid such as hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid, and phosphoric acid, monocarboxylic acid such as acetic acid and lactic acid, and polycarboxylic acids such as succinic acid, adipic acid, citric acid, and mixtures thereof.

Example of preservatives and cosmetic biocides include paraben derivatives (e.g. methylparaben, propylparaben), hydantoin derivatives, chlorhexidine and its derivatives, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, phenoxyethanol, silver derivatives, salicylate derivatives, triclosan, ciclopirox olamine, hexamidine, oxyquinoline and its derivatives, PVP-iodine, zinc salts and derivatives such as zinc pyrithione, methylchloroisothiazolinone, methylisothiazolinone, and mixtures thereof.

Examples of sebum absorbants or sebum control agents include silica silylate, silica dimethyl silylate, dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, polymethyl methacrylate, cross-linked methylmethacrylate, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, and mixtures thereof.

Examples of pigments and colorants include surface treated or untreated iron oxides, surface treated or untreated titanium dioxide, surface treated or untreated mica, silver oxide, silicates, chromium oxides, carotenoids, carbon black, ultramarines, chlorophyllin derivatives and yellow ocher. Examples of organic pigments include aromatic types including azo, indigoid, triphenylmethane, anthraquinone, and xanthine dyes which are designated as D&C and FD&C blues, browns, greens, oranges, reds, yellows, etc, and mixtures thereof. Surface treatments include those treatments based on lecithin, silicone, silanes, fluoro compounds, and mixtures thereof.

Examples of silicone conditioning agents include silicone oils such as dimethicone; silicone gums such as dimethiconol; silicone resins such as trimethylsiloxy silicate, polypropyl silsesquioxane; silicone elastomers; alkylmethylsiloxanes; organomodified silicone oils, such as amodimethicone, aminopropyl phenyl trimethicone, phenyl trimethicone, trimethyl pentaphenyl trisiloxane, silicone quaternium-16/glycidoxy dimethicone crosspolymer, silicone quaternium-16; saccharide functional siloxanes; carbinol functional siloxanes; silicone polyethers; siloxane copolymers (divinyldimethicone/dimethicone copolymer); acrylate or acrylic functional siloxanes; and mixtures or emulsions thereof.

Examples of cationic conditioning agents include guar derivatives such as hydroxypropyltrimethylammonium derivative of guar gum; cationic cellulose derivatives, cationic starch derivatives; quaternary nitrogen derivatives of cellulose ethers; homopolymers of dimethyldiallyl ammonium chloride; copolymers of acrylamide and dimethyldiallyl ammonium chloride; homopolymers or copolymers derived from acrylic acid or methacrylic acid which contain cationic nitrogen functional groups attached to the polymer by ester or amide linkages; polymeric quaternary ammonium salts of hydroxyethyl cellulose reacted with a fatty alkyl dimethyl ammonium substituted epoxide; polycondensation products of N,N′-bis-(2,3-epoxypropyl)-piperazine or piperazine-bis-acrylamide and piperazine; and copolymers of vinylpyrrolidone and acrylic acid esters with quaternary nitrogen functionality. Specific materials include the various polyquats, e.g. Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-8, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-11, and Polyquaternium-23. Other categories of conditioners include cationic surfactants such as cetyl trimethylammonium chloride, cetyl trimethylammonium bromide, stearyltrimethylammonium chloride, and mixtures thereof. In some instances, the cationic conditioning agent is also hydrophobically modified, such as hydrophobically modified quaternized hydroxyethylcellulose polymers; cationic hydrophobically modified galactomannan ether; and mixtures thereof.

Examples of hydrophobic conditioning agents include guar derivatives; galactomannan gum derivatives; cellulose derivatives; and mixtures thereof.

UV absorbers and sunscreen agents include those which absorb ultraviolet light between 290-320 nanometers (the UV-B region) and those which absorb ultraviolet light in the range of 320-400 nanometers (the UV-A region).

Some examples of sunscreen agents are aminobenzoic acid, cinoxate, diethanolamine methoxycinnamate, digalloyl trioleate, dioxybenzone, ethyl 4-[bis(Hydroxypropyl)]aminobenzoate, glyceryl aminobenzoate, homosalate, lawsone with dihydroxyacetone, menthyl anthranilate, octocrylene, ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate (or octyl methoxycinnamate), octyl salicylate (or ethylhexyl salicylate), oxybenzone, padimate O, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, red petrolatum, sulisobenzone, titanium dioxide, trolamine salicylate, and mixtures thereof.

Some examples of UV absorbers are acetaminosalol, allatoin PABA, benzalphthalide, benzophenone, benzophenone 1-12, 3-benzylidene camphor, benzylidenecamphor hydrolyzed collagen sulfonamide, benzylidene camphor sulfonic Acid, benzyl salicylate, bornelone, bumetriozole, butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, butyl PABA, ceria/silica, ceria/silica talc, cinoxate, DEA-methoxycinnamate, dibenzoxazol naphthalene, di-t-butyl hydroxybenzylidene camphor, digalloyl trioleate, diisopropyl methyl cinnamate, dimethyl PABA ethyl cetearyldimonium tosylate, dioctyl butamido triazone, diphenyl carbomethoxy acetoxy naphthopyran, disodium bisethylphenyl tiamminotriazine stilbenedisulfonate, disodium distyrylbiphenyl triaminotriazine stilbenedisulfonate, disodium distyrylbiphenyl disulfonate, drometrizole, drometrizole trisiloxane, ethyl dihydroxypropyl PABA, ethyl diisopropylcinnamate, ethyl methoxycinnamate, ethyl PABA, ethyl urocanate, etrocrylene ferulic acid, glyceryl octanoate dimethoxycinnamate, glyceryl PABA, glycol salicylate, homosalate, isoamyl p-methoxycinnamate, isopropylbenzyl salicylate, isopropyl dibenzolylmethane, isopropyl methoxycinnamate, octyl methoxycinnamate, menthyl anthranilate, menthyl salicylate, 4-methylbenzylidene, camphor, octocrylene, octrizole, octyl dimethyl PABA, ethyl hexyl methoxycinnamate, octyl salicylate, octyl triazone, PABA, PEG-25 PABA, pentyl dimethyl PABA, phenylbenzimidazole sulfonic acid, polyacrylamidomethyl benzylidene camphor, potassium methoxycinnamate, potassium phenylbenzimidazole sulfonate, red petrolatum, sodium phenylbenzimidazole sulfonate, sodium urocanate, TEA-phenylbenzimidazole sulfonate, TEA-salicylate, terephthalylidene dicamphor sulfonic acid, titanium dioxide, triPABA panthenol, urocanic acid, VA/crotonates/methacryloxybenzophenone-1 copolymer, and mixtures thereof.

Examples of skin protectants include allantoin, aluminium acetate, aluminium hydroxide, aluminium sulfate, calamine, cocoa butter, cod liver oil, colloidal oatmeal, dimethicone, glycerin, kaolin, lanolin, mineral oil, petrolatum, shark liver oil, sodium bicarbonate, talc, witch hazel, zinc acetate, zinc carbonate, zinc oxide, and mixtures thereof.

Examples of dyes include 1-acetoxy-2-methylnaphthalene; acid dyes; 5-amino-4-chloro-o-cresol; 5-amino-2,6-dimethoxy-3-hydroxypyridine; 3-amino-2,6-dimethylphenol; 2-amino-5-ethylphenol HCl; 5-amino-4-fluoro-2-methylphenol sulfate; 2-amino-4-hydroxyethylaminoanisole; 2-amino-4-hydroxyethylaminoanisole sulfate; 2-amino-5-nitrophenol; 4-amino-2-nitrophenol; 4-amino-3-nitrophenol; 2-amino-4-nitrophenol sulfate; m-aminophenol HCl; p-aminophenol HCl; m-aminophenol; o-aminophenol; 4,6-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-m-phenylenediamine HCl; 2,6-bis(2-hydroxyethoxy)-3,5-pyridinediamine HCl; 2-chloro-6-ethylamino-4-nitrophenol; 2-chloro-5-nitro-N-hydroxyethyl p-phenylenediamine; 2-chloro-p-phenylenediamine; 3,4-diaminobenzoic acid; 4,5-diamino-1-((4-chlorophenyl)methyl)-1H-pyrazole-sulfate; 2,3-diaminodihydropyrazolo pyrazolone dimethosulfonate; 2,6-diaminopyridine; 2,6-diamino-3-((pyridin-3-yl)azo)pyridine; dihydroxyindole; dihydroxyindoline; N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine; 2,6-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine; N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylenediamine sulfate; direct dyes; 4-ethoxy-m-phenylenediamine sulfate; 3-ethylamino-p-cresol sulfate; N-ethyl-3-nitro PABA; gluconamidopropyl aminopropyl dimethicone; Haematoxylon brasiletto wood extract; HC dyes; Lawsonia inermis (Henna) extract; hydroxyethyl-3,4-methylenedioxyaniline HCl; hydroxyethyl-2-nitro-p-toluidine; hydroxyethyl-p-phenylenediamine sulfate; 2-hydroxyethyl picramic acid; hydroxypyridinone; hydroxysuccinimidyl C₂₁-C₂₂ isoalkyl acidate; isatin; Isatis tinctoria leaf powder; 2-methoxymethyl-p-phenylenediamine sulfate; 2-methoxy-p-phenylenediamine sulfate; 6-methoxy-2,3-pyridinediamine HCl; 4-methylbenzyl 4,5-diamino pyrazole sulfate; 2,2′-methylenebis 4-aminophenol; 2,2′-methylenebis-4-aminophenol HCl; 3,4-methylenedioxyaniline; 2-methylresorcinol; methylrosanilinium chloride; 1,5-naphthalenediol; 1,7-naphthalenediol; 3-nitro-p-Cresol; 2-nitro-5-glyceryl methylaniline; 4-nitroguaiacol; 3-nitro-p-hydroxyethylaminophenol; 2-nitro-N-hydroxyethyl-p-anisidine; nitrophenol; 4-nitrophenyl aminoethylurea; 4-nitro-o-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride; 2-nitro-p-phenylenediamine dihydrochloride; 4-nitro-o-phenylenediamine HCl; 4-nitro-m-phenylenediamine; 4-nitro-o-phenylenediamine; 2-nitro-p-phenylenediamine; 4-nitro-m-phenylenediamine sulfate; 4-nitro-o-phenylenediamine sulfate; 2-nitro-p-phenylenediamine sulfate; 6-nitro-2,5-pyridinediamine; 6-nitro-o-toluidine; PEG-3 2,2′-di-p-phenylenediamine; p-phenylenediamine HCl; p-phenylenediamine sulfate; phenyl methyl pyrazolone; N-phenyl-p-phenylenediamine HCl; pigment blue 15:1; pigment violet 23; pigment yellow 13; pyrocatechol; pyrogallol; resorcinol; sodium picramate; sodium sulfanilate; solvent yellow 85; solvent yellow 172; tetraaminopyrimidine sulfate; tetrabromophenol blue; 2,5,6-triamino-4-pyrimidinol sulfate; 1,2,4-trihydroxybenzene.

Examples of fragrances include perfume ketones and perfume aldehydes. Illustrative of the perfume ketones are buccoxime; iso jasmone; methyl beta naphthyl ketone; musk indanone; tonalid/musk plus; Alpha-Damascone, Beta-Damascone, Delta-Damascone, Iso-Damascone, Damascenone, Damarose, Methyl-Dihydrojasmonate, Menthone, Carvone, Camphor, Fenchone, Alpha-Ionone, Beta-Ionone, Gamma-Methyl so-called Ionone, Fleuramone, Dihydrojasmone, Cis-Jasmone, Iso-E-Super, Methyl-Cedrenyl-ketone or Methyl-Cedrylone, Acetophenone, Methyl-Acetophenone, Para-Methoxy-Acetophenone, Methyl-Beta-Naphtyl-Ketone, Benzyl-Acetone, Benzophenone, Para-Hydroxy-Phenyl-Butanone, Celery Ketone or Livescone, 6-Isopropyldecahydro-2-naphtone, Dimethyl-Octenone, Freskomenthe, 4-(1-Ethoxyvinyl)-3,3,5,5,-tetramethyl-Cyclohexanone, Methyl-Heptenone, 2-(2-(4-Methyl-3-cyclohexen-1-yl)propyl)-cyclopentanone, 1-(p-Menthen-6(2)-yl)-1-propanone, 4-(4-Hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-butanone, 2-Acetyl-3,3-Dimethyl-Norbornane, 6,7-Dihydro-1,1,2,3,3-Pentamethyl-4(5H)-Indanone, 4-Damascol, Dulcinyl or Cassione, Gelsone, Hexylon, Isocyclemone E, Methyl Cyclocitrone, Methyl-Lavender-Ketone, Orivon, Para-tertiary-Butyl-Cyclohexanone, Verdone, Delphone, Muscone, Neobutenone, Plicatone, Veloutone, 2,4,4,7-Tetramethyl-oct-6-en-3-one, and Tetrameran. The fragrance may be derived or extracted from flowers, seeds, leaves, and/or roots of plants, seaweed, etc. The fragrance may be extracted from an animal, e.g. from a secretion gland, and may be a musk or sperm oil. The fragrance may also be artificially synthesized, e.g. menthol, acetate, vanilla, etc.

In specific embodiments, the perfume ketones are selected for odor character from Alpha Damascone, Delta Damascone, Iso Damascone, Carvone, Gamma-Methyl-Ionone, Iso-E-Super, 2,4,4,7-Tetramethyl-oct-6-en-3-one, Benzyl Acetone, Beta Damascone, Damascenone, methyl dihydrojasmonate, methyl cedrylone, and mixtures thereof.

In specific embodiments, the perfume aldehyde is selected for odor character from adoxal; anisic aldehyde; cymal; ethyl vanillin; florhydral; helional; heliotropin; hydroxycitronellal; koavone; lauric aldehyde; lyral; methyl nonyl acetaldehyde; P. T. bucinal; phenyl acetaldehyde; undecylenic aldehyde; vanillin; 2,6,10-trimethyl-9-undecenal, 3-dodecen-1-al, alpha-n-amyl cinnamic aldehyde, 4-methoxybenzaldehyde, benzaldehyde, 3-(4-tert butylphenyl)-propanal, 2-methyl-3-(para-methoxyphenyl propanal, 2-methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-2(1)-cyclohexen-1-yl) butanal, 3-phenyl-2-propenal, cis-/trans-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-al, 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-al, [(3,7-dimethyl-6-octenyl)oxy]acetaldehyde, 4-isopropylbenzyaldehyde, 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-octahydro-8,8-dimethyl-2-naphthaldehyde, 2,4-dimethyl-3-cyclohexen-1-carboxaldehyde, 2-methyl-3-(isopropylphenyl)propanal, 1-decanal; decyl aldehyde, 2,6-dimethyl-5-heptenal, 4-(tricyclo[5.2.1.0(2,6)]-decylidene-8)-butanal, octahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indenecarboxaldehyde, 3-ethoxy-4-hydroxy benzaldehyde, para-ethyl-alpha, alpha-dimethyl hydrocinnamaldehyde, alpha-methyl-3,4-(methylenedioxy)-hydrocinnamaldehyde, 3,4-methylenedioxybenzaldehyde, alpha-n-hexyl cinnamic aldehyde, m-cymene-7-carboxaldehyde, alpha-methyl phenyl acetaldehyde, 7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyl octanal, Undecenal, 2,4,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, 4-(3)(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-3-cyclohexen-carboxaldehyde, 1-dodecanal, 2,4-dimethyl cyclohexene-3-carboxaldehyde, 4-(4-hydroxy-4-methyl pentyl)-3-cylohexene-1-carboxaldehyde, 7-methoxy-3,7-dimethyloctan-1-al, 2-methyl undecanal, 2-methyl decanal, 1-nonanal, 1-octanal, 2,6,10-trimethyl-5,9-undecadienal, 2-methyl-3-(4-tertbutyl)propanal, dihydrocinnamic aldehyde, 1-methyl-4-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-3-cyclohexene-1-carbox aldehyde, 5 or 6 methoxy 10 hexahydro-4,7-methanoindan-1 or 2-carboxaldehyde, 3,7-dimethyloctan-1-al, 1-undecanal, 10-undecen-1-al, 4-hydroxy-3-methoxy benzaldehyde, 1-methyl-3-(4-methylpentyl)-3-cyclhexenecarboxaldehyde, 7-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyl-octanal, trans-4-decenal, 2,6-nonadienal, paratolylacetaldehyde; 4-methylphenylacetaldehyde, 2-methyl-4-(2,6,6-trimethyl-1-cyclohexen-1-yl)-2-butena I, ortho-methoxycinnamic aldehyde, 3,5,6-trimethyl-3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde, 3,7-dimethyl-2-methylene-6-octenal, phenoxyacetaldehyde, 5,9-dimethyl-4,8-decadienal, peony aldehyde (6,10-dimethyl-3-oxa-5,9-undecadien-1-al), hexahydro-4,7-methanoindan-1-carboxaldehyde, 2-methyl octanal, alpha-methyl-4-(1-methyl ethyl)benzene acetaldehyde, 6,6-dimethyl-2-norpinene-2-propionaldehyde, para methyl phenoxy acetaldehyde, 2-methyl-3-phenyl-2-propen-1-al, 3,5,5-trimethyl hexanal, Hexahydro-8,8-dimethyl-2-naphthaldehyde, 3-propyl-bicyclo[2.2.1]-hept-5-ene-2-carbaldehyde, 9-decenal, 3-methyl-5-phenyl-1-pentanal, methylnonyl acetaldehyde, hexanal, trans-2-hexenal, 1-p-menthene-q-carboxaldehyde and mixtures thereof.

Examples of antioxidants are acetyl cysteine, arbutin, ascorbic acid, ascorbic acid polypeptide, ascorbyl dipalmitate, ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate, ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbyl stearate, BHA, p-hydroxyanisole, BHT, t-butyl hydroquinone, caffeic acid, Camellia sinensis oil, chitosan ascorbate, chitosan glycolate, chitosan salicylate, chlorogenic acids, cysteine, cysteine HCl, decyl mercaptomethylimidazole, erythorbic acid, diamylhydroquinone, di-t-butylhydroquinone, dicetyl thiodipropionate, dicyclopentadiene/t-butylcresol copolymer, digalloyl trioleate, dilauryl thiodipropionate, dimyristyl thiodipropionate, dioleyl tocopheryl methylsilanol, isoquercitrin, diosmine, disodium ascorbyl sulfate, disodium rutinyl disulfate, distearyl thiodipropionate, ditridecyl thiodipropionate, dodecyl gallate, ethyl ferulate, ferulic acid, hydroquinone, hydroxylamine HCl, hydroxylamine sulfate, isooctyl thioglycolate, kojic acid, madecassicoside, magnesium ascorbate, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, melatonin, methoxy-PEG-7 rutinyl succinate, methylene di-t-butylcresol, methylsilanol ascorbate, nordihydroguaiaretic acid, octyl gallate, phenylthioglycolic acid, phloroglucinol, potassium ascorbyl tocopheryl phosphate, thiodiglycolamide, potassium sulfite, propyl gallate, rosmarinic acid, rutin, sodium ascorbate, sodium ascorbyl/cholesteryl phosphate, sodium bisulfite, sodium erythorbate, sodium metabisulfide, sodium sulfite, sodium thioglycolate, sorbityl furfural, tea tree (Melaleuca aftemifolia) oil, tocopheryl acetate, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, tetrahydrodiferuloylmethane, tocopheryl linoleate/oleate, thiodiglycol, tocopheryl succinate, thiodiglycolic acid, thioglycolic acid, thiolactic acid, thiosalicylic acid, thiotaurine, retinol, tocophereth-5, tocophereth-10, tocophereth-12, tocophereth-18, tocophereth-50, tocopherol, tocophersolan, tocopheryl linoleate, tocopheryl nicotinate, tocoquinone, o-tolyl biguanide, tris(nonylphenyl) phosphite, ubiquinone, zinc dibutyldithiocarbamate, and mixtures thereof.

Examples of propellant gases include carbon dioxide, nitrogen, nitrous oxide, volatile hydrocarbons such as butane, isobutane, or propane, and chlorinated or fluorinated hydrocarbons such as dichlorodifluoromethane and dichlorotetrafluoroethane or dimethylether; and mixtures thereof.

In a specific embodiment, the composition is a sunscreen. In these embodiments, personal care ingredient comprises the sunscreen agent. The sunscreen agent may be, for example, a sunscreen additive, an SPF booster, a photostabilizer, a film-forming polymer, etc. The sunscreen may be also or alternatively be utilized in sunless tanning applications. Specific examples of sunscreen agents are set forth above.

In other embodiments, the personal care ingredient comprises a hair care ingredient. In these embodiments, the composition may be referred to as a hair care composition. If utilized to prepare the composition, the hair care ingredient is typically selected from conditioning agents (which may be silicone, cationic, hydrophobic, etc.), colorants, dyes, ultraviolet (UV) absorbers, preservatives, plant extracts, fatty alcohols, vitamins, fragrance, anti-dandruff agents, color care additives, pearlising agents, pH controlling agents, electrolytes, chelating agents, styling agents, ceramides, amino-acid derivatives, suspending agents, surfactants, detergents, emulsifiers, thickeners, oxidizing agents, reducing agents, film-forming polymers, and combinations thereof. With some of these hair care embodiments, the composition may be referred to as a shampoo, a rinse-off conditioner, a leave-in conditioner, a gel, a pomade, a serum, a spray, a coloring product, or mascara. Examples of many of these hair care ingredients are set forth above as suitable personal care ingredients.

Examples of oxidizing agents are ammonium persulfate, calcium peroxide, hydrogen peroxide, magnesium peroxide, melamine peroxide, potassium bromate, potassium caroate, potassium chlorate, potassium persulfate, sodium bromate, sodium carbonate peroxide, sodium chlorate, sodium iodate, sodium perborate, sodium persulfate, strontium dioxide, strontium peroxide, urea peroxide, zinc peroxide, and mixtures thereof.

Examples of reducing agents are ammonium bisufite, ammonium sulfite, ammonium thioglycolate, ammonium thiolactate, cystemaine HCl, cystein, cysteine HCl, ethanolamine thioglycolate, glutathione, glyceryl thioglycolate, glyceryl thioproprionate, hydroquinone, p-hydroxyanisole, isooctyl thioglycolate, magnesium thioglycolate, mercaptopropionic acid, potassium metabisulfite, potassium sulfite, potassium thioglycolate, sodium bisulfite, sodium hydrosulfite, sodium hydroxymethane sulfonate, sodium metabisulfite, sodium sulfite, sodium thioglycolate, strontium thioglycolate, superoxide dismutase, thioglycerin, thioglycolic acid, thiolactic acid, thiosalicylic acid, zinc formaldehyde sulfoxylate, and mixtures thereof.

Examples of antidandruff agents include pyridinethione salts, selenium compounds such as selenium disulfide, and soluble antidandruff agents, and mixtures thereof.

In other embodiments, the personal care ingredient comprises a nail care ingredient. In these embodiments, the composition may be referred to as a nail care composition. If utilized to prepare the composition, the nail care ingredient may be any ingredient utilized in nail care compositions, e.g. nail polishes, nail gels, nail tips, acrylic finishes, etc. Examples of such nail care ingredients include pigments, resins, solvents, volatile halogenated compounds (e.g. methoxynonafluorobutane and/or ethoxynonafluorobutane), etc.

More specifically, examples of nail care ingredients include butyl acetate; ethyl acetate; nitrocellulose; acetyl tributyl citrate; isopropyl alcohol; adipic acid/neopentyl glycol/trimelitic anhydride copolymer; stearalkonium bentonite; acrylates copolymer; calcium pantothenate; Cetraria islandica extract; Chondrus crispus; styrene/acrylates copolymer; trimethylpentanediyl dibenzoate-1; polyvinyl butyral; N-butyl alcohol; propylene glycol; butylene glycol; mica; silica; tin oxide; calcium borosilicate; synthetic fluorphlogopite; polyethylene terephtalate; sorbitan laurate derivatives; talc; jojoba extract; diamond powder; isobutylphenoxy epoxy resin; silk powder; and mixtures thereof.

In other embodiments, the personal care ingredient comprises a tooth care ingredient. In these embodiments, the composition may be referred to as a tooth care composition. One specific example of such a tooth care composition is toothpaste. Another example of a tooth care composition is a tooth whitening composition. The tooth care ingredient may be any tooth care ingredient suitable for the tooth care composition, such as an abrasive compound (e.g. aluminum hydroxide, calcium carbonate, silica, zeolite), a fluoride compound, a surfactant, a flavorant, a remineralizer, an antibacterial agent, etc.

In certain embodiments, the personal care ingredient comprises a film-forming polymer, which may be utilized as the personal care ingredient whether the composition is utilized for skin care, hair care, etc. “Film-forming polymer,” as used herein, means a polymer or oligomer which is capable of, by itself or optionally in the presence of a film-forming agent, forming a film on a substrate. The film-forming polymer may form the film upon an application of a curing condition, e.g. the application of heat, exposure to atmospheric conditions, etc. Alternatively, the film-forming polymer may form the film upon evaporation of any carrier vehicle in which the film-forming polymer may optionally be disposed. The film-forming polymer may undergo a reaction, e.g. the film-forming polymer may become cross-linked or otherwise include additional bonds, when forming the film. However, the film-forming polymer may form the film in the absence of such a reaction. The film-forming polymer may be a gelling agent. The film-forming polymer is particularly advantageous when the composition is the sunscreen, although the personal care ingredient may comprise the film-forming polymer in other compositions as well.

The substrate on which the film is formed may be any substrate, although the substrate is generally a portion of a mammal, particularly a human, as described in greater detail below with reference to the treatment method. Specific examples of suitable substrates include skin, hair, and nails.

Generally, the film is continuous, although the film may have a varying thickness. By continuous, it is meant that the film does not define any apertures. The film may be referred to as being macroscopically continuous. The film may be supported by the substrate, or may be bonded, e.g. physically and/or chemically, to the substrate. In certain embodiments, the film is optionally removable from the substrate, e.g. the film may be peelable from the substrate. The film may remain intact as a free-standing film upon being separated from the substrate or may be separated through application of shear, which may damage and/or destroy continuity of the film.

Specific examples of film-forming polymers that are suitable include acrylic polymers, silicone resins (e.g. polypropylsilsesquioxane), polyurethanes, polyurethane-acrylics, polyesters, polyester-polyurethanes, polyether-polyurethanes, polyesteramides, alkyds, polyamides, polyureas, polyurea-polyurethanes, cellulose-based polymers (e.g. nitrocellulose), silicones, acrylic-silicones, polyacrylamides, fluoropolymers, polyisoprenes, and any copolymers or terpolymers thereof or including one of these. The term “silicones,” as used herein with reference to suitable film-forming polymers, includes linear, branched, and resinous silicones, although resinous silicones are generally referred to as silicone resins rather than polymers. The silicone may be modified, e.g. the silicone may be a silicone-grafted acrylic polymer.

As introduced above, the film-forming polymer may be disposed in a carrier vehicle, which may partially or fully solubilize the film-forming polymer. Depending on a selection of the film-forming polymer, the carrier vehicle may be, for example, an oil, e.g. an organic oil and/or a silicone oil, a solvent, water, etc. The film-forming polymer may be in the form of polymer particles, which are optionally surface-stabilized with at least one stabilizer, and the polymer particles may be present as a dispersion or emulsion.

The film-forming polymer may be a block polymer, which may be styrene-free. Typically, the block polymer comprises at least one first block and at least one second block, which may be linked together via an intermediate block comprising at least one constituent monomer of the first block and at least one constituent monomer of the second block. Generally, the glass transition temperatures of the first and second blocks are different from one another.

Monomers that may be utilized to prepare the block polymer include, for example, methyl methacrylate, isobutyl (meth)acrylate and isobornyl (meth)acrylate, methyl acrylate, isobutyl acrylate, n-butyl methacrylate, cyclodecyl acrylate, neopentyl acrylate, isodecylacrylamide 2-ethylhexyl acrylate and mixtures thereof.

In specific embodiments, the film-forming polymer be obtained or generated via free-radical polymerization. For example, the film-forming polymer may be generated via free-radical polymerization of at least one acrylic monomer and at least one silicone- or hydrocarbon-based macromonomer including a polymerizable end group.

Specific examples of hydrocarbon-based macromonomers include homopolymers and copolymers of linear or branched C₈-C₂₂ alkyl acrylate or methacrylate. The polymerizable end group may be a vinyl group or a (meth)acrylate group, e.g. poly(2-ethylhexyl acrylate) macromonomers; poly(dodecyl acrylate) or poly(dodecyl methacrylate) macromonomers; poly(stearyl acrylate) or poly(stearyl methacrylate) macromonomers, etc. Such macromonomers generally include one (meth)acrylate group as the polymerizable end group.

Additional examples of hydrocarbon-based macromonomers include polyolefins containing an ethylenically unsaturated end group (as the polymerizable end group), e.g. a (meth)acrylate end group. Specific examples of such polyolefins include polyethylene macromonomers, polypropylene macromonomers, polyethylene/polypropylene copolymer macromonomers, polyethylene/polybutylene copolymer macromonomers, polyisobutylene macromonomers; polybutadiene macromonomers; polyisoprene macromonomers; polybutadiene macromonomers; and poly (ethylene/butylene)-polyisoprene macromonomers.

Examples of silicone-based macromonomers include organopolysiloxanes containing the polymerizable end group, e.g. a (meth)acrylate end group. The organopolysiloxane may be linear, branched, partially branched, or resinous. In various embodiments, the organopolysiloxane is linear. In these embodiments, the organopolysiloxane may be polydimethylsiloxane, although hydrocarbon groups other than methyl groups may be present therein along with or in lieu of methyl groups. Typically, the polymerizable end group is terminal, although the polymerizable end group may optionally be pendant. One specific example of a silicone-based macromonomer is a monomethacryloxypropyl polydimethylsiloxane.

In certain embodiments, the film-forming polymer is an organic film-forming polymer that is soluble in oil as the carrier vehicle. In these embodiments, the film-forming polymer may be referred to as a liposoluble polymer. The liposoluble polymer may be of any type and specific examples thereof include those comprising or formed from olefins, cycloolefins, butadiene, isoprene, styrene, vinyl ethers, vinyl esters, vinyl amides, (meth)acrylic acid esters or amides, etc.

In one embodiment, the liposoluble polymer is formed from monomers selected from the group consisting of isooctyl (meth)acrylate, isononyl (meth)acrylate, 2-ethylhexyl (meth)acrylate, lauryl (meth)acrylate, isopentyl (meth)acrylate, n-butyl (meth)acrylate, isobutyl (meth)acrylate, methyl (meth)acrylate, tert-butyl (meth)acrylate, tridecyl (meth)acrylate, stearyl (meth)acrylate, and combinations thereof.

Alternatively still, the liposoluble polymer may be an acrylic-silicone grafted polymer, which typically includes a silicone backbone and acrylic grafts or alternatively includes an acrylic backbone and silicone grafts.

The film-forming polymer may be halogenated, e.g. the film-forming polymer may include fluorine atoms.

Alternatively as introduced above, the film-forming polymer may be a cellulose-based polymer, such as nitrocellulose, cellulose acetate, cellulose acetobutyrate, cellulose acetopropionate or ethylcellulose. Alternatively still, the film-forming polymer may comprise a polyurethane, an acrylic polymer, a vinyl polymer, a polyvinyl butyral, an alkyd resin, or resins derived from aldehyde condensation products, such as arylsulfonamide-formaldehyde resins.

Further, as introduced above, the film-forming polymer may comprise the silicone, which may be linear, branched, or resinous. Resinous silicones generally include at least one T and/or Q unit, as understood in the art. Examples of resinous silicones include silsesquioxanes. The silicone may include any combination of M, D, T, and Q units so long as the silicone constitutes the film-forming polymer.

When the film-forming polymer comprises the silicone, the film-forming polymer may comprise an amphiphilic silicone. Amphiphilic silicones typically contain a silicone portion which is compatible with a silicone medium, and a hydrophilic portion. The hydrophilic portion may be, for example, the residue of a compound selected from alcohols and polyols, having 1 to 12 hydroxyl groups, and polyoxyalkylenes (e.g. those containing oxypropylene units and/or oxyethylene units).

The amphiphilic silicone may be an oil with or without gelling activity. Oils of this kind may comprise, for example, dimethicone copolyols, bis-hydroxyethoxypropyl dimethicone, etc.

In one embodiment, the film-forming polymer comprises a silicone organic elastomer gel. Silicone organic elastomer gels comprise linear organopolysiloxane chains crosslinked via polyoxyalkylenes. The silicone organic elastomer gel may further include hydrophilic polyether functionality pending from the linear organopolysiloxane chains. Specific examples of suitable silicone organic elastomer gels are disclosed in International (PCT) Appln. No. PCT/US2010/020110.

In various embodiments, the personal care ingredient may comprise or be referred to as a personal care active, a health care active, or combination thereof (collectively “active” or “actives”). As used herein, a “personal care active” means any compound or mixtures of compounds that are known in the art as additives in personal care formulations, typically for providing a cosmetic and/or aesthetic benefit. A “healthcare active” means any compound or mixtures of compounds that are known in the art to provide a pharmaceutical or medical benefit. Thus, “healthcare active” includes materials considered as an active ingredient or active drug ingredient as generally used and defined by the United States Department of Health & Human Services Food and Drug Administration, contained in Title 21, Chapter I, of the Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 200-299 and Parts 300-499. Specific personal care actives and health care actives are described below. These personal care actives and health care actives may constitute the personal care ingredient whether the personal care ingredient is utilized to form, for example, the AP/DEO composition, the skin care composition, the hair care composition, the nail care composition, and/or the tooth care composition. For example, in various embodiments, the same personal care ingredient may be utilized to form either the hair care composition or the skin care composition. As understood in the art, at least some of the personal care actives described below are species of certain personal care ingredients introduced above with respect to the skin care composition, the hair care composition, the nail care composition, and the tooth care composition, respectively. For example, numerous species of plant or vegetable extracts are described below, which are exemplary examples of plant extracts set forth above as suitable personal care ingredients. The active ingredients or actives described below may constitute the personal care ingredient of the composition or may be utilized in combination therewith.

Useful active ingredients for use in the composition include vitamins and vitamin derivatives, including “pro-vitamins”. Vitamins useful herein include, but are not limited to, Vitamin A1, retinol, C₂-C₁₈ esters of retinol, vitamin E, tocopherol, esters of vitamin E, and mixtures thereof. Retinol includes trans-retinol, 1, 3-cis-retinol, 11-cis-retinol, 9-cis-retinol, and 3,4-didehydro-retinol, Vitamin C and its derivatives, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Pro Vitamin B5, panthenol, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, niacin, folic acid, biotin, and pantothenic acid. Other suitable vitamins and the INCI names for the vitamins considered included herein are ascorbyl dipalmitate, ascorbyl methylsilanol pectinate, ascorbyl palmitate, ascorbyl stearate, ascorbyl glucocide, sodium ascorbyl phosphate, sodium ascorbate, disodium ascorbyl sulfate, potassium (ascorbyl/tocopheryl) phosphate. In general, retinol, all trans retinoic acid and derivatives, isomers and analogs thereof, are collectively termed “retinoids”.

RETINOL, it should be noted, is an International Nomenclature Cosmetic Ingredient Name (INCI) designated by The Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association (CTFA), Washington D.C., for vitamin A. Other suitable vitamins and the INCI names for the vitamins considered included herein are RETINYL ACETATE, RETINYL PALMITATE, RETINYL PROPIONATE, α-TOCOPHEROL, TOCOPHERSOLAN, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TOCOPHERYL LINOLEATE, TOCOPHERYL NICOTINATE, and TOCOPHERYL SUCCINATE.

Some examples of commercially available products suitable for use herein are Vitamin A Acetate and Vitamin C, both products of Fluka Chemie AG, Buchs, Switzerland; COVI-OX T-50, a vitamin E product of Henkel Corporation, La Grange, Illinois; COVI-OX T-70, another vitamin E product of Henkel Corporation, La Grange, Illinois; and vitamin E Acetate, a product of Roche Vitamins & Fine Chemicals, Nutley, N.J.

The active can be a protein, such as an enzyme. Enzymes include, but are not limited to, commercially available types, improved types, recombinant types, wild types, variants not found in nature, and mixtures thereof. For example, suitable enzymes include hydrolases, cutinases, oxidases, transferases, reductases, hemicellulases, esterases, isomerases, pectinases, lactases, peroxidases, laccases, catalases, and mixtures thereof. Hydrolases include, but are not limited to, proteases (bacterial, fungal, acid, neutral or alkaline), amylases (alpha or beta), lipases, mannanases, cellulases, collagenases, lisozymes, superoxide dismutase, catalase, and mixtures thereof. Protease include, but are not limited to, trypsin, chymotrypsin, pepsin, pancreatin and other mammalian enzymes; papain, bromelain and other botanical enzymes; subtilisin, epidermin, nisin, naringinase(L-rhammnosidase) urokinase and other bacterial enzymes. Lipase include, but are not limited to, triacyl-glycerol lipases, monoacyl-glycerol lipases, lipoprotein lipases, e.g. steapsin, erepsin, pepsin, other mammalian, botanical, bacterial lipases and purified ones. In a specific embodiment, natural papain is utilized as the enzyme. Further, stimulating hormones, e.g. insulin, can be used together with the enzyme(s) to boost effectiveness.

The active may also be one or more plant or vegetable extract. Examples of these components are as follows: Ashitaba extract, avocado extract, hydrangea extract, Althea extract, Arnica extract, aloe extract, apricot extract, apricot kernel extract, Ginkgo Biloba extract, fennel extract, turmeric[Curcuma] extract, oolong tea extract, rose fruit extract, Echinacea extract, Scutellaria root extract, Phellodendro bark extract, Japanese Coptis extract, Barley extract, Hyperium extract, White Nettle extract, Watercress extract, Orange extract, Dehydrated saltwater, seaweed extract, hydrolyzed elastin, hydrolyzed wheat powder, hydrolyzed silk, Chamomile extract, Carrot extract, Artemisia extract, Glycyrrhiza extract, hibiscustea extract, Pyracantha Fortuneana Fruit extract, Kiwi extract, Cinchona extract, cucumber extract, guanocine, Gardenia extract, Sasa Albo-marginata extract, Sophora root extract, Walnut extract, Grapefruit extract, Clematis extract, Chlorella extract, mulberry extract, Gentiana extract, black tea extract, yeast extract, burdock extract, rice bran ferment extract, rice germ oil, comfrey extract, collagen, cowberry extract, Gardenia extract, Asiasarum Root extract, Family of Bupleurum extract, Salvia extract, Saponaria extract, Bamboo extract, Crataegus fruit extract, Zanthoxylum fruit extract, shiitake extract, Rehmannia root extract, gromwell extract, Perilla extract, linden extract, Filipendula extract, peony extract, Calamus Root extract, white birch extract, Horsetail extract, Hedera Helix(Ivy) extract, hawthorn extract, Sambucus nigra extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Mentha piperita extract, sage extract, mallow extract, Cnidium officinale Root extract, Japanese green gentian extract, soybean extract, jujube extract, thyme extract, tea extract, clove extract, Gramineae imperata cyrillo extract, Citrus unshiu peel extract Japanese Angellica Root extract, Calendula extract, Peach Kernel extract, Bitter orange peel extract, Houttuyna cordata extract, tomato extract, natto extract, Ginseng extract, Green tea extract (camelliea sinesis), garlic extract, wild rose extract, hibiscus extract, Ophiopogon tuber extract, Nelumbo nucifera extract, parsley extract, honey, hamamelis extract, Parietaria extract, Isodonis herba extract, bisabolol extract, Loquat extract, coltsfoot extract, butterbur extract, Porid cocos wolf extract, extract of butcher's broom, grape extract, propolis extract, luffa extract, safflower extract, peppermint extract, linden tree extract, Paeonia extract, hop extract, pine tree extract, horse chestnut extract, Mizu-bashou [Lysichiton camtschatcese] extract, Mukurossi peel extract, Melissa extract, peach extract, cornflower extract, eucalyptus extract, saxifrage extract, citron extract, coix extract, mugwort extract, lavender extract, apple extract, lettuce extract, lemon extract, Chinese milk vetch extract, rose extract, rosemary extract, Roman Chamomile extract, royal jelly extract, and combinations thereof.

Representative, non-limiting examples of healthcare actives useful as drugs in the present compositions are described below. One or more of the drugs can be used, either alone or in combination with the actives and/or personal care ingredients described above.

The composition may include an antiparasite agent. The antiparasite agent can be of any type. Examples of antiparasite agents include, but are not limited to, hexachlorobenzene, carbamate, naturally occurring pyrethroids, permethrin, allethrin, malathion, piperonyl butoxide, and combinations thereof.

The composition may include an antimicrobial agent, also referred to as germicidal agent. The antimicrobial agent can be of any type. Examples of antimicrobial agents include, but are not limited to, phenols, including cresols and resorcinols. Such compositions may be used to treat infections of the skin. An example of a very common skin infection is acne, which involve infestation of the sebaceous gland with p. acnes, as well as Staphylococus aurus or Pseudomonas. Examples of useful antiacne actives include the keratolytics such as salicylic acid (o-hydroxybenzoic acid), derivatives of salicylic acid such as 5-octanoyl salicylic acid, and resorcinol; retinoids such as retinoic acid and its derivatives (e.g. cis and trans); sulfur-containing D and L amino acids and their derivatives and salts, particularly their N-acetyl derivatives, e.g. N-acetyl-L-cysteine; lipoic acid; antibiotics and antimicrobials such as benzoyl peroxide, octopirox, tetracycline, 2,4,4′-trichloro-2′-hydroxy diphenyl ether, 3,4,4′-trichlorobanilide, azelaic acid and its derivatives, phenoxyethanol, phenoxypropanol, phenoxyisopropanol, ethyl acetate, clindamycin and meclocycline; sebostats such as flavonoids; and bile salts such as scymnol sulfate and its derivatives, deoxycholate and cholate; parachlorometaxylenol; and combinations thereof.

Phenols, in concentrations of 0.2, 1.0, and 1.3, % by weight, are generally bacteriostatic, bactericidal, and fungicidal, respectively. Several phenol derivatives are more potent than phenol itself, and the most important among these are the halogenated phenols and bis-phenols, the alkyl-substituted phenols and the resorcinols. Hydrophobic antibacterials include triclosan, triclocarbon, eucalyptol, menthol, methylsalicylate, thymol, and combinations thereof.

The composition may include an antifungal agent. The antifungal agent can be of any type. Examples of antifungal agents include, but are not limited to, azoles, diazoles, triazoles, miconazole, fluconazole, ketoconazole, clotrimazole, itraconazole griseofulvin, ciclopirox, amorolfine, terbinafine, Amphotericin B, potassium iodide, flucytosine (5FC) and combinations thereof. U.S. Pat. No. 4,352,808 discloses 3-aralkyloxy-2, 3-dihydro-2-(1H-imidazolylmethyl)benzo[b]thiophene compounds having antifungal and antibacterial activity, which are incorporated herein by reference.

The composition may include a steroidal anti-inflammatory agent. The steroidal anti-inflammatory agent can be of any type. Examples of steroidal anti-inflammatory agents include, but are not limited to, corticosteroids such as hydrocortisone, hydroxyltriamcinolone alphamethyl dexamethasone, dexamethasone-phosphate, beclomethasone dipropionate, clobetasol valerate, desonide, desoxymethasone, desoxycorticosterone acetate, dexamethasone, dichlorisone, diflorasone diacetate, diflucortolone valerate, fluadrenolone, fluclarolone acetonide, fludrocortisone, flumethasone pivalate, fluosinolone acetonide, fluocinonide, flucortine butylester, fluocortolone, fluprednidene (fluprednylidene)acetate, flurandrenolone, halcinonide, hydrocortisone acetate, hydrocortisone butyrate, methylprednisolone, triamcinolone acetonide, cortisone, cortodoxone, flucetonide, fludrocortisone, difluorosone diacetate, fluradrenalone acetonide, medrysone, amc, amcinafide, betamethasone and the balance of its esters, chlorprednisone, chlorprednisone acetate, clocortelone, clescinolone, dichlorisone, difluprednate, flucloronide, flunisolide, fluoromethalone, fluperolone, fluprednisolone, hydrocortisone valerate, hydrocortisone cyclopentylproprionate, hydrocortamate, meprednisone, paramethasone, prednisolone, prednisone, beclomethasone dipropionate, betamethasone dipropionate, triamcinolone, and combinations thereof.

Topical antihistaminic preparations currently available include 1 percent and 2 percent diphenhydramine (Benadryl® and Caladryl®), 5 percent doxepin (Zonalon®) cream, phrilamine maleate, chlorpheniramine and tripelennamine, phenothiazines, promethazine hydrochloride (Phenergan®) and dimethindene maleate. These drugs, as well as additional antihistamines can also be included in the composition. Additionally, so-called “natural” anti-inflammatory agents may be useful. For example, candelilla wax, alpha bisabolol, aloe vera, Manjistha (extracted from plants in the genus Rubia, particularly Rubia cordifolia), and Guggal (extracted from plants in the genus Commiphora, particularly Commiphora mukul, may be used as an active in the composition.

The composition may include a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The NSAID can be of any type. Examples of NSAIDs include, but are not limited to, the following NSAID categories: propionic to acid derivatives; acetic acid derivatives; fenamic acid derivatives; biphenylcarboxylic acid derivatives; and oxicams. Such NSAIDs are described in the U.S. Pat. No. 4,985,459, which is incorporated herein by reference. Further examples include, but are not limited to, acetyl salicylic acid, ibuprofen, naproxen, benoxaprofen, flurbiprofen, fenoprofen, fenbufen, ketoprofen, indoprofen, pirprofen, carprofen, oxaprozin, pranoprofen, mniroprofen, tioxaprofen, suprofen, alminoprofen, tiaprofenic acid, fluprofen, bucloxic acid, and combinations thereof.

The composition may include an antioxidant/radical scavenger. The antioxidant can be of any type. Examples of antioxidants include, but are not limited to, ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and its salts, tocopherol (vitamin E), and its derivatives such as tocopherol sorbate, other esters of tocopherol, butylated hydroxy benzoic acids and their salts, 6-hydroxy-2,5,7,8-tetramethylchroman-2-carboxylic acid (commercially available under the trade name Trolox®), gallic acid and its alkyl esters, especially propyl gallate, uric acid and its salts and alkyl esters, sorbic acid and its salts, the ascorbyl esters of fatty acids, amines (e.g. N,N-diethylhydroxylamine, amino-guanidine), sulfhydryl compounds (e.g. glutathione), and dihydroxy fumaric acid and its salts may be used, as well as EDTA, BHT and the like, and combinations thereof.

The composition may include an antibiotic. The antibiotic can be of any type. Examples of antibiotics include, but are not limited to, chloramphenicol, tetracyclines, synthetic and semi-synthesic penicillins, beta-lactames, quinolones, fluoroquinolnes, macrolide antibiotics, peptide antibiotics, cyclosporines, erythromycin, clindamycin, and combinations thereof.

The composition may include a topical anesthetic. The topical anesthetic can be of any type. Examples of topical anesthetics include, but are not limited to, benzocaine, lidocaine, bupivacaine, chlorprocaine, dibucaine, etidocaine, mepivacaine, tetracaine, dyclonine, hexylcaine, procaine, cocaine, ketamine, pramoxine, phenol, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and combinations thereof.

The composition may include an anti-viral agent. The anti-viral agent can be of any type. Examples of anti-viral agents include, but are not limited to, proteins, polypeptides, peptides, fusion protein antibodies, nucleic acid molecules, organic molecules, inorganic molecules, and small molecules that inhibit or reduce the attachment of a virus to its receptor, the internalization of a virus into a cell, the replication of a virus, or release of virus from a cell. In particular, anti-viral agents include, but are not limited to, nucleoside analogs (e.g. zidovudine, acyclovir, acyclovir prodrugs, famciclovir, gangcyclovir, vidarabine, idoxuridine, trifluridine, and ribavirin), n-docosanoll foscarnet, amantadine, rimantadine, saquinavir, indinavir, ritonavir, idoxuridine alpha-interferons and other interferons, AZT, and combinations thereof.

Additional examples of actives include analgesic agents and antihypertensive agents. Analgesic agents are known in the art and are colloquially referred to as painkillers. The analgesic agent may be selected from any known analgesic agents, and specific examples thereof include paracetamol (acetaminophen), morphine, codeine, heroine, methadone, thebaine, orpiarine, buprenorphine, morphinans, benzomorphans, acetaminophen, butorphanol, diflunisal, fenoprofen, fentanyl, fentanyl citrate, hydrocodone, aspirin, sodium salicylate, ibuprofen, oxymorphone, pentaxicine, naproxen, nalbuphine, mefenamic acid, meperidine and dihydroergotamine, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, such as salicylates, and opioid agents, such as morphine and oxycodone. Antihypertensive agents are known in the art for treating or reducing hypertension, i.e., high blood pressure. The antihypertensive agent may be selected from any known antihypertensive agents, and specific examples thereof include diuretics, adrenergic receptor antagonists (e.g. beta blockers), benzodiazepines, calcium channel blockers, renin inhibitors, etc.

A typical narcotic antagonist is haloxone. Exemplary antitussive agents include, without limitation, diphenhydramine, guaifenesin, hydromorphone, ephedrine, phenylpropanolamine, theophylline, codeine, noscapine, levopropoxyphene, carbetapentane, chlorpehndianol and benzonatate.

Among the sedatives which may be utilized are, without limitation, chloral hydrate, butabarbital, alprazolam, amobarbital, chlordiazepoxide, diazepam, mephobarbital, secobarbital, diphenhydramine, ethinamate, flurazepam, halazepam, haloperidol, prochlorperazine, oxazepam, and talbutal.

Examples of cardiac drugs are, without limitation, quinidine, propranolol, nifedipine, procaine, dobutamine, digitoxin, phenyloin, sodium nitroprusside, nitroglycerin, verapamil HCl, digoxin, nicardipine HCl, and isosorbide dinitrate.

Antiemetics are illustrated by, without limitation, thiethylperazine, metoclopramide, cyclizine, meclizine, prochlorperazine, doxylamine succinate, promethazine, triflupromazine, and hydroxyzine.

A typical dopamine receptor agonist is bromocriptine mesylate. Exemplary amino acid, peptide and protein hormones include, without limitation, thyroxine, growth hormone (GH), interstitial cell stimulating hormone (ICSH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), thyrotropic hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) such as leuprolide acetate, vasopressin and their active degradation products Some products may have sufficiently high molecular weights that absorption through the stratum corneum or mucous membranes may be difficult. Therefore, the invention is applicable only to those hormones which have molecular weights and stereo configurations which will allow passage through the skin.

Female sex hormones that can be used include, without limitations, estradiol, diethylstilbestrol, conjugated estrogens, estrone, norethindrone, medroxyprogesterone, progesterone, and norgestrel. Typical male sex hormones that may be utilized may be represented by, without limitation, testosterone, methyltestosterone, and fluoxymesterone.

As introduced above, the emulsion may include various additives (e.g. those added during preparation of the emulsion), such that the emulsion itself functions as an end-use composition. However, the emulsion may also be combined with various additional components (e.g. after its preparation), such as those described above, and thus formulated into various end-use compositions, such as a personal care compositions. Such compositions may be of any form, such as a cream, gel, powder, paste, or freely pourable liquid. Compositions comprising or formed from the emulsion of the present disclosure may exhibit improved application and cosmetic properties (including reduced tackiness and stickiness), and improved clarity/low residue properties.

In some embodiments, the emulsion is itself a personal care composition, or may be formulated into a personal care composition. In such embodiments, the personal care composition may be formulated to be cosmetic, therapeutic, functional with respect to a portion of a body to which the personal care composition is applied, or some combinations thereof. Examples of personal care compositions include antiperspirants and deodorants, skin care creams, skin care lotions, moisturizers, facial treatments (e.g. acne or wrinkle removers), personal and facial cleansers, bath oils, perfumes, colognes, sachets, sunscreens, pre-shave and after-shave lotions, shaving soaps and lathers, shampoos, conditioners, hair colorants, hair relaxants, hair sprays, mousses, hair gels, permanents, depilatories, cuticle coats, make-ups, color cosmetics, foundations, concealers, blushes, lipsticks, eyeliners, mascara, oil removers, color cosmetic removers, and medicament creams, pastes or sprays (e.g. for anti-acnes, dental hygienics, antibiotics, healing promotives, etc.). In general, the personal care composition comprising the emulsion is formulated with a carrier that permits application in a conventional form, such as a liquid, rinse, lotion, cream, paste, gel, foam, mousse, ointment, spray, aerosol, soap, stick, soft solid, or solid gel, e.g. depending on the intended use. What constitutes a suitable carrier for formulating the personal care composition is readily apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art, and may be selected from those carriers exemplified herein.

The personal care composition may be in any form, either liquid or non-liquid (semi-solid, soft solid, solid, etc.). For example, the personal care composition may be a paste, a solid, a gel, or a cream. Additionally, regardless of how the emulsion was prepared, the personal care composition formed from the emulsion may itself be an emulsion, such as an oil-in-water or water-in-oil emulsion, a multiple emulsion, such as an oil-in-water-in-oil emulsion or a water-in-oil-in-water emulsion, or a solid, rigid or supple gel, including anhydrous gels. The personal care composition can also be in a form chosen from a translucent anhydrous gel and a transparent anhydrous gel. The personal care composition may, for example, comprise an external or continuous fatty phase. The personal care composition may be anhydrous. In some instances, the personal care composition can be a molded composition or cast as a stick or a dish. In specific embodiments, the personal care composition comprising the emulsion is a molded poured stick. In such embodiments, the personal care composition (e.g. in stick form) may behave as deformable, flexible elastic solid, having increased elastic softness on application.

The personal care composition comprising the emulsion can be used by any method, such as via application to a human body (e.g. skin or hair) by hand or with an applicator (e.g. a brush or sprayer). In some embodiments, the personal care composition may be intended to be removed after such application, e.g. by washing, wiping, peeling, and the like, or combinations thereof.

As mentioned above, the copolymer in general, and specific embodiments of acrylic copolymers in particular, have excellent utility when utilized in or applied as a cosmetic ingredient or film-forming agent, including for quasi-drug formulations or topical formulations. Though not limited to this particular end use application, the inventive copolymer can be utilized instead of or in combination with any conventional copolymer having a carbosiloxane dendrimer structure, which are ubiquitous in existing cosmetic formulations.

For example, the copolymer can partially or fully replace a silicone acrylate copolymer having a carbosiloxane dendrimer structure (e.g. conventional product of FA4001 CM Silicone Acrylate, FA4002 ID Silicone Acrylate, FA4003 silicone Acrylate etc.) in cosmetic formulations in following patent application publications: WO2012/143344, WO2014/154701, WO2014/154700, WO2015/092632, WO2015/097110, WO2015/097103, WO2017/050699, WO2017/050922, WO2010/026538, WO2014/087183, WO2011/051323, JP2007-320960, WO2016/030842, JP2010-018612, JP2011-016734, JP2011-016732, JP2011-016733, JP2011-016734, JP 2011-126807, JP 2011-126808, JP2013-001672, JP 2014-034568, JP 2014-040388, JP 2014-227358, JP2015-098451, JP 2015-137252, JP 2016-008200, JP2016-088848, JP 2016-121095, JP 2016-160191, JP 2018-090495, JP2000-072784, JP07-309714, JP2007-320960, JP2014-040512, WO2017/061090, JP2011-149017, JP2014-040512, JP2014-040511, WO/2018/086139, WO/2018/186138, PCT/JP18/022412, and PCT/JP18/022413.

Specific intended end use applications of the inventive copolymer are based on the cosmetic formulations of the above patent application publications, whereby a conventional copolymer having a carbosiloxane dendrimer structure of these patent application publications is replaced with the inventive copolymer of this disclosure. In certain embodiments, the inventive copolymer is utilized in combination with the conventional copolymer having the carbosiloxane dendrimer structure. In other embodiments, the inventive copolymer is utilized in lieu of (and to replace) the conventional copolymer having the carbosiloxane dendrimer structure.

Furthermore, emulsion compositions comprising copolymers can be partially or fully replaced with the inventive copolymer in emulsion. For example, copolymer emulsions in cosmetic formulations disclosed in the following documents can be replaced with emulsions comprising the inventive copolymers: WO2017/061090, WO/2018/086139, WO/2018/186138, PCT/JP18/022412, PCT/JP18/022413 and Research Disclosures: No.IPCOM000243971 D, and No.IPCOM0002457480.

By replacing conventional silicone acrylate co-polymer having carbosiloxane dendrimer structure with the copolymer comprising the branched organosilicon moiety in available and conventional cosmetic formulations, the skilled person in the art can anticipate and design similar or improved cosmetic formulation using the copolymer comprising the branched organosilicon moiety.

The following examples, illustrating embodiments of this disclosure, are intended to illustrate and not to limit the invention.

Preparation Example 1: Preparation of Si10PrCl

1,1,1,3,5,5,5-heptamethyltrisiloxane (206.1 g) is charged to a 1000 mL 4-neck flask equipped with a thermal couple, mechanical stirrer, addition funnel, and a water-cooled condenser adapted to a N₂ bubbler, and the system purged with N₂ for 3 minutes. A solution of tris(pentafluorophenyl)borane (BCF; 26 mg; 100 ppm) in toluene is then added to the flask with stirring. 3-chloropropyltrimethoxysilane (CPTMS; 52.4 g) is then added to the addition funnel in portions (˜10 g), which are each slowly added into the flask (1 drop every ˜3 sec). During the addition, the pot temperature gradually increases to approximately 70° C., and is maintained between 60-70° C. over the course of the addition (˜60 minutes). The pot temperature is then maintained at 70° C. for 1 hour. An additional portion of BCF (20 ppm) is added, the pot temperature is raised to and held at 90° C., and Si—OMe conversion is monitored via 1H nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. An additional portion of BCF (20 ppm) added every 60 minutes until completion (˜6 hour). Volatiles are removed from the product mixture via rotary evaporator (90° C.; <1 mmHg; 1 hour), and then neutral alumina (18 g) is added to the flask to give a slurry which is stirred overnight. The slurry is then filtered through a 0.45 μm membrane into a glass storage bottle to give the product as a clear liquid (Si10PrCl; 210.6 g), which is characterized via 1H NMR, 13C NMR, gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS), and GC with flame ionization detector (GC-FID).

Example 1: Synthesis of Monomethacrylate-Functional Branched Organosilicon Compound Si10PrMA

A 3-neck flask is equipped with mechanical stirrer, thermal couple, and water-cooled condenser adapted to a N₂ bubbler. The flask is charged with butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT; 35 mg), potassium iodide (KI; 0.8 g), sodium methacrylate (5.3 g), dimethylformamide (DMF, anhydrous; 50.0 g), and Si10PrCl (30.7 g) to give a mixture, and the system purged with N₂ for 3 minutes. The mixture is then heated to and held at 120° C. with stirring for 5 hours, and then cooled to <50° C. and transferred to a separation funnel. The mixture is then washed with water (DI; 4×˜80 g) to give a yellow liquid, which is dried with sodium sulfate (14 g) overnight. The resulting mixture is then filtered to give the product as a clear liquid (Si10PrMA), which is characterized via ¹H NMR, 13C NMR, GC-MS, and GC-FID.

Example 2: Synthesis of Monoacrylate-Functional Branched Organosilicon Compound Si10PrA

A 3-neck flask is equipped with mechanical stirrer, thermal couple, and water-cooled condenser adapted to a N₂ bubbler. The flask is charged with BHT (20 mg), 4-methoxyphenol (MEHQ; 15 mg); KI (0.7 g) potassium acrylate (1.9 g), DMF (anhydrous; 20.0 g), and Si10PrCl (12.4 g) to give a mixture, and the system purged with N₂ for 3 minutes. The mixture is then heated to and held at 120° C. with stirring for 5 hours, and then cooled to <50° C. and transferred to a separation funnel. The mixture is then washed with water (DI; 3×˜60 g) to give a yellow liquid, which is dried with sodium sulfate (10 g) overnight. The resulting mixture is then filtered to give the product as a clear liquid (Si10PrA), which is characterized via 1H NMR, 13C NMR, GC-MS, and GC-FID.

Example 3: Synthesis of Monomethacrylate-Functional Branched Organosilicon Compound Si10PrMA

A 1000 mL 4-neck flask is disposed in a dry box and purged with N₂. The flask is charged with sodium methacrylate (50.9 g), tetrabutylammonium bromide (TBA-Br; 6.0 g), MEHQ (0.3 g), BHT (0.3 g), Si10PrCl (319.7 g), propylene glycol methyl ether acetate (PGMEA; 180 g), and dimethyl propylene urea (DMPU; 6.2 g) to give a mixture. The loaded flask is then transferred to a fume hood and equipped with a mechanical stirrer, a thermal couple, and a water-cooled condenser adapted to an air bubbler. The mixture is then heated to and held at 120° C. with stirring for 13.5 hours, and then cooled to <50° C. and transferred to a 2 L separation funnel. The mixture is then washed thrice with water (156 g, 180 g, and 151 g), and the organics (top layer) collected in a 2 L receiving flask and concentrated with a rotary evaporator (100° C.; ˜0.6 Torr; ˜40 min) to give the product as a light yellow liquid (Si10PrMA; 325.0 g recovered), which is characterized via ¹H NMR, 13C NMR, GC-MS, and GC-FID.

Example 4: Synthesis of Monomethacrylate-Functional Branched Organosilicon Compound Si10PrMA

A 1000 mL 4-neck flask is disposed in a dry box and purged with N₂. The flask is charged with sodium methacrylate (31.8 g), TBA-Br (4.4 g), MEHQ (0.2 g), BHT (0.2 g), Si10PrCl (189.3 g), PGMEA (152.1 g), and hexamethylphosphoramide (HMPA; 4.0 g) to give a mixture. The loaded flask is then transferred to a fume hood and equipped with a mechanical stirrer, a thermal couple, and a water-cooled condenser adapted to an air bubbler. The mixture is then heated to and held at 120° C. with stirring for 12 hours, and then cooled to <50° C. and transferred to a 2 L separation funnel. The mixture is then washed twice with water (DI; 252 g & 260 g), and the organics (top layer) collected in a 2 L receiving flask and concentrated with a rotary evaporator (80° C.; ˜0.6 Torr; ˜35 min) to give the product as a light yellow liquid (Si10PrMA; 186.9 g recovered), which is characterized via 1H NMR, 13C NMR, GC-MS, and GC-FID.

Example 5: Synthesis of Monomethacrylate-Functional Branched Organosilicon Compound Si10PrMA

A 2 oz vial equipped with a magnetic stir bar is disposed in a dry box purged with N₂.and charged with sodium methacrylate (1.01 g), TBA-Br (0.24 g), MEHQ (0.03 g), Si10PrCl (6.5 g), PGMEA (4.36 g), and dimethyl ethylene urea (DMEU; 0.54 g) to give a mixture. The loaded vial is then heated to and held at 120° C. on a heating block with stirring for 12 hours. The mixture is then cooled to <50° C. and washed twice with DI water (DI; 252 g & 260 g). The organics (top layer) are collected in a vial, dried with sodium sulfate, and filtered to give the product (Si10PrMA), which is characterized via 1H NMR, 13C NMR, GC-MS, and GC-FID.

The terms “comprising” or “comprise” are used herein in their broadest sense to mean and encompass the notions of “including,” “include,” “consist(ing) essentially of,” and “consist(ing) of. The use of “for example,” “e.g.,” “such as,” and “including” to list illustrative examples does not limit to only the listed examples. Thus, “for example” or “such as” means “for example, but not limited to” or “such as, but not limited to” and encompasses other similar or equivalent examples.

Generally, as used herein a hyphen “-” or dash “-” in a range of values is “to” or “through”; a “>” is “above” or “greater-than”; a “≥” is “at least” or “greater-than or equal to”; a “<” is “below” or “less-than”; and a “s” is “at most” or “less-than or equal to.” On an individual basis, each of the aforementioned applications for patent, patents, and/or patent application publications, is expressly incorporated herein by reference in its entirety in one or more non-limiting embodiments.

It is to be understood that the appended claims are not limited to express and particular compounds, compositions, or methods described in the detailed description, which may vary between particular embodiments which fall within the scope of the appended claims. With respect to any Markush groups relied upon herein for describing particular features or aspects of various embodiments, different, special, and/or unexpected results may be obtained from each member of the respective Markush group independent from all other Markush members. Each member of a Markush group may be relied upon individually and or in combination and provides adequate support for specific embodiments within the scope of the appended claims.

Further, any ranges and subranges relied upon in describing various embodiments of the present invention independently and collectively fall within the scope of the appended claims, and are understood to describe and contemplate all ranges including whole and/or fractional values therein, even if such values are not expressly written herein. One of skill in the art readily recognizes that the enumerated ranges and subranges sufficiently describe and enable various embodiments of the present invention, and such ranges and subranges may be further delineated into relevant halves, thirds, quarters, fifths, and so on. As just one example, a range “of from 0.1 to 0.9” may be further delineated into a lower third, i.e., from 0.1 to 0.3, a middle third, i.e., from 0.4 to 0.6, and an upper third, i.e., from 0.7 to 0.9, which individually and collectively are within the scope of the appended claims, and may be relied upon individually and/or collectively and provide adequate support for specific embodiments within the scope of the appended claims. In addition, with respect to the language which defines or modifies a range, such as “at least,” “greater than,” “less than,” “no more than,” and the like, it is to be understood that such language includes subranges and/or an upper or lower limit. As another example, a range of “at least 10” inherently includes a subrange of from at least 10 to 35, a subrange of from at least 10 to 25, a subrange of from 25 to 35, and so on, and each subrange may be relied upon individually and/or collectively and provides adequate support for specific embodiments within the scope of the appended claims. Finally, an individual number within a disclosed range may be relied upon and provides adequate support for specific embodiments within the scope of the appended claims. For example, a range “of from 1 to 9” includes various individual integers, such as 3, as well as individual numbers including a decimal point (or fraction), such as 4.1, which may be relied upon and provide adequate support for specific embodiments within the scope of the appended claims.

The invention has been described in an illustrative manner, and it is to be understood that the terminology which has been used is intended to be in the nature of words of description rather than of limitation. Obviously, many modifications and variations of the present invention are possible in light of the above teachings. The invention may be practiced otherwise than as specifically described. 

1. A method of preparing an acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound, said method comprising reacting (A) a branched organosilicon compound having one halogen-functional moiety and (B) an acrylate compound in the presence of (C) a catalyst to give the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound; wherein the branched organosilicon compound (A) has the following general formula:

where X comprises the halogen-functional moiety; and each R¹ is selected from R and —OSi(R⁴)₃, with the proviso that at least one R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃; where each R⁴ is selected from R, —OSi(R⁵)₃, and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; where each R⁵ is selected from R, —OSi(R⁶)₃, and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; where each R⁶ is selected from R and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; where each R is an independently selected substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group; and where 0≤m≤100; with the proviso that at least one of R⁴, R⁵ and R⁶ is —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃.
 2. The method of claim 1, wherein X comprises a chlorine-functional moiety.
 3. The method of claim 1, wherein X is —[CH₂]_(n)—Cl, where n≥1.
 4. The method of claim 1, wherein each R¹ is —OSi(R⁴)₃, and wherein at least one of R⁴ is —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃, where each R and subscript m are independently selected and defined above.
 5. The method of claim 1, wherein the branched organosilicon compound (A) has the following general formula:

where each R, R⁵, and X are independently selected and defined above.
 6. The method of claim 1, wherein the branched organosilicon compound (A) has the following general formula:

where each R, R⁵, and X are independently selected and defined above.
 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the branched organosilicon compound (A) has the following general formula:

where each R, R⁵, and X are independently selected and defined above.
 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the acrylate compound (B) has the following general formula:

where M is an alkali metal, and R⁷ is selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl groups and H.
 9. The method of claim 1, wherein the acrylate compound (B) comprises: (i) sodium methacrylate; (ii) potassium acrylate; or (iii) both (i) and (ii).
 10. The method of claim 1, wherein the catalyst (C) comprises: (i) an iodide compound; (ii) a cyclic urea; (iii) a phosphoramide; (iv) a phase-transfer compound; or (v) any combination of (i) to (iv).
 11. The method of claim 1, wherein the catalyst (C) comprises: (i) sodium iodide; (ii) potassium iodide; (iii) N,N′-dimethylpropylene urea; (iv) hexamethylphosphoramide; (v) N,N′-dimethylethyleneurea; (vi) tetrabutylammonium bromide; or (vii) any combination of (i) to (vi).
 12. The method of claim 1, wherein reacting is also in the presence of at least one additive selected from the group consisting of solvents, stabilizers, and combinations thereof.
 13. An acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound prepared according to the method of claim
 1. 14. The acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound of claim 13, having the following general formula:

where D is divalent linking group; each R⁵ is selected from R, —OSi(R⁶)₃, and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; where each R⁶ is selected from R and —[OSiR₂]_(m)OSiR₃; each R is an independently selected substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl group; 0≤m≤100; and R⁷ is selected from substituted or unsubstituted hydrocarbyl groups and H.
 15. A copolymer comprising the reaction product of an acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound and a second compound reactive with the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound; wherein the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound is the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound of claim
 13. 16. A method of preparing a copolymer, said method comprising reacting an acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound and a second compound reactive with the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound to give the copolymer; wherein the copolymer is the copolymer of claim
 15. 17. A composition comprising the acrylate-functional branched organosilicon compound of claim
 13. 18. The composition of claim 17, further defined as at least one of: (i) an emulsion; (ii) an aqueous composition; (iii) a coating composition; (iv) a paint composition; and (v) a cosmetic composition.
 19. A composition comprising the copolymer of claim
 15. 20. (canceled) 